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Herriot Company has total fixed costs of $180,000 and a contribution margin ratio of 40%. Assume tht an additional advertising expenditure of $4,000 would increase sales by $8,000. Should the company spend this additional amount on advertising? Explain either a yes or no response and show calculations to support your answer.
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