Baldwin plant has a capacity of 4,000,000 and an automation level of 4.5. last year they produced 3,375,893 units of baker - producing 2,425,893 and outsourcing 950,000 units. which of the following would baldwin minimize capital spending this year? outsource 1,450,000 units of capacity purchase 1,950,000 units of capacity raise automation to 7.0 purchase 1,450,000 units of capacity

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