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Daisy Hernandez sells girls christening dresses through the online store, Etsy. Her customers have asked if she has necklaces that could be included with the dress. Daisy found white glossy ceramic hearts from another Etsy vendor for $20. Daisy has the talent and already has a fully depreciated kiln to make these hearts.
A.Using the provided quantitative cost data to make the heart, should Daisy buy from her fellow Etsy vendor or make it herself?
B. What qualitative factors would be included in your decision.
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