In a strategy meeting, the president of a manufacturing company said, “If we were to raise the price of our product, the company’s break-even point would be lower.” The vice-president of finance responded by saying, “Then we should raise our price. The company will be less likely to incur a loss.” Do you agree with the president? Why/why not? Do you agree with the vice president? Why/why not?

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