Two automatic systems for dispensing maps are being compared by the state highway department. The accompanying breakeven chart of the comparison of these systems (System I vs. System II) shows total yearly costs for the number of maps dispensed per year for both alternatives. Answer the following questions.
(a) What is the fixed cost for System I?
(b) What is the fixed cost for System II?
(c) What is the variable cost per map dispensed for System I?
(d) What is the variable cost per map dispensed for System II?
(e) What is the breakeven point in terms of maps dispensed at which the two systems have equal annual costs?+
