Problem
A labor-intensive process has a fixed cost of $338,000 and a variable cost of $143 per unit. A capitalintensive (automated) process for the same product has a fixed cost of $1,244,000 and a variable cost of $92.50 per unit. How many units must be produced and sold at $197 each for the automated process to be preferred to the labor-intensive process. Contributed by Paul R. McCright, University of South Florida.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.