Concept explainers
a)
To determine: The break-even point quantity for the manual process.
Introduction:
Break-even point (BEP):
The break-even point is measured in units or in sales term to identify the point in a business which is required to cover the total investment costs. The total profit at break-even point is zero.
b)
To determine: The revenue for the manual process at break-even point quantity.
Introduction:
Break-even point (BEP):
The break-even point is measured in units or in sales term to identify the point in a business which is required to cover the total investment costs. The total profit at break-even point is zero.
c)
To determine: The break-even point quantity for the mechanized process.
d)
To determine: The revenue for the mechanized process at break-even point quantity.
e)
To determine: The monthly profit or loss for the manual process for the sale of 60,000 bags of lettuce per month.
f)
To determine: The monthly profit or loss for the mechanized process for the sale of 60,000 bags of lettuce per month.
g)
To determine: The point at which both the process will yield the same amount.
h)
To determine: The range of demand at which the manual process will be preferred over the mechanized process and the range of demand at which the mechanized will be preferred over the manual process.
Introduction:
Indifference point:
The indifference point in a business is a point where two different types of alternatives will not have any difference in the output they yield.
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