Question: ABC Manufacturing is producing custom packaging boxes and needs new equipment for production. Two suppliers are available: Fixed Cost ( annual ) Variable Cost per

ABC Manufacturing is producing custom packaging boxes and needs new equipment for production. Two suppliers are available:
Fixed Cost (annual)
Variable Cost per box
Supplier X
$100,000
$50
Supplier Y
$120,000
$30
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For what range of demand volume will each supplier be more cost-effective?
Supplier Y is cheaper for demand below 1,000 units
) Supplier X is cheaper for demand below 1,000 units
Supplier Y is cheaper for demand above 1,000 units
Supplier X is cheaper for demand above 1,000 units

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