Solution:
Question 1:
(a) There is an industry which makes ceramic utensils known as "Laopala". The Laopala firm's costs are:
(b) Yes, the firm is economically viable, as the raw materials are easily available, climate is moderate and its products are in great demand.
(c) Yes, the firm is profitable as its products are in great demand.
(d) The firm has an optimistic outlook in the near future, as it export it's products to Dubai, Italy, etc.
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