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A. P2 = $775,000 + 0.30S1 + 0.50S2 + 0.20S3.
B. P2 = $775,000 +0.25S1 + 0.50S2 + 0.30S3.
C. P2 = 0.25S1 + 0.50S2 + 0.30S3.
D. P2 = $775,000 + 0.25P2 + 0.20P3 + 0.15S2 + 0.10S3.
Answer: B
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