Describe overhead cost discussion

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Respond to the following:

a. Assume the following was overheard at the water cooler: "I think our medical device company should take advantage of economies of scale by increasing our output, thereby spreading out our overhead costs."

b. Would you agree with this statement (assuming this person is not your boss)? Why or why not? Explain.

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