Dime a Dozen Diamonds makes synthetic diamonds by treating carbon. Each diamond can be sold for $130. The material cost of a standard diamond is $80. The fixed costs incurred each year for factory upkeep and administrative expenses are $206,000. The machinery costs $1.2 million and is depreciated straight-line over 10 years to a salvage value of zero.

What is the accounting break-even level of sales in terms of the number of diamonds sold?

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations.

What is the NPV break-even level of sales assuming a tax rate of21%, a 10-year project life, and a discount rate of 12%?

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer up to the nearest whole unit.

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