Cecil's Manufacturing is considering producing a new product. The sales price would be $10.65 per unit. The cost of the equipment is $86,000. Operating and maintenance costs are expected to be $4,100 annually. Based on a 7-year planning horizon and a MARR of 12%, determine the number of units that must be sold armually to achieve breakeven. units

Cecil's Manufacturing is considering producing a new product. The sales price would be $10.65 per unit. The cost of the equipment is $86,000. Operating and maintenance costs are expected to be $4,100 annually. Based on a 7-year planning horizon and a MARR of 12%, determine the number of units that must be sold armually to achieve breakeven. units

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