Which of the following is not a recommendation the author of the businesstown.com article makes to lower your break-even point? a. increase prices (4-5%) b. increase operational capital with a bank loan c. lower fixed expenses (phone, electric, advertising) d. lower direct costs (labor, purchasing, controlling, inventory) select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

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