Question: A decision must be made between two different machines, A and B. The machines will produce the same product, but only one type of machine

A decision must be made between two different
A decision must be made between two different machines, A and B. The machines will produce the same product, but only one type of machine (either A or B) will be purchased. The company estimates that the selling price per unit for the product will be $14. The variable cost of production per unit if machine A is selected is believed to be $6. The variable cost of production if machine B is selected is believed to be $11. The fixed cost of machine A is $900,000, and the fixed cost of machine B is $307,500. What are the break-even quantities of machines A and B respectively? A) 112,500 and 115,800 B) 112,500 and 102,500 OC) 113,580 and 118,000 OD) 108,750 and 102,500

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