Despite cutting production volume by 50% during the economic downturn, Meridian Manufacturing still paid $3.2 million monthly in <fixed cost>, including factory lease payments, property insurance, and salaried management positions.

景気後退期に生産量を50%削減したにもかかわらず、Meridian Manufacturing社は工場のリース料、損害保険料、管理職の給与を含む<固定費>として月額320万ドルを支払い続けた。