The electronics firm in Problem 81 finds that rising prices for parts increase the variable costs to $\$ 50.50$ per calculator. (A) Discuss possible strategies the company might use to deal with this increase in costs. (B) If the company continues to sell the calculators for $\$ 63,$ how many must they sell now to make a profit? (C) If the company wants to start making a profit at the same production level as before the cost increase, how much should they increase the wholesale price?
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