What is this type of analysis called

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Location	Fixed Cost	Variable Cost
Choosing a location for a plant
Waco, Texas	$300,000	$5.75
Tijuana, Mexico	$800,000	$2.75
Fayetteville, Arkansas	$100,000	$8.00

Balfour's is considering building a plant in one of three possible locations. They have estimated parameters for each location (see table).

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What is this type of analysis called?

For what unit sales volume should they choose each location?

Are there any points that are "ties" (ie, where you are indifferent between plant alternatives)? If so, what are they?

What are the advantages and limitations of this type of analysis? Explain.

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