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Let's see an actual example, getting Q1 apples capability needs approximately 12 times 8, 8 is approximate, plant research units (12 x 8 = 96 research units). Assuming unit cost of $150, this is $14,400. $150 being on the expensive side, assuming you get the plant research units on the market or from other players. Getting your own Plant research center can bring the cost down to $90 a unit. With $90 a unit, the total cost of Q1 is $8,640.
Keeping the same selling rate, time being constant, with normal demand, you can ask $0.1383 more for each apple. To get your $14,400 back, you need to sell a bit less than 104,121 apples. To get your $6$8,480 640 back, you need to sell approximately 46,854 apples.
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It makes sense to invest in research once your company gets larger (reaches about $1,300,000 in company value or 3,000 employees). The larger your company, the more sense high quality products make. Having a strong CTO on retainer is worth it only if you are getting Q3 research or higher.
by Patrik Beck
Special Thanks: The Traveller, for confirming Aerospace Research patent value after the November 2020, Aerospace Nerf.
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