Consider the following statements:

I. All other things the same, an increase in the variable expense per unit will increase the break$-$

even point.

II$.$ For a capital intensive automated company, fixed costs will tend to be higher compared

to a less capital intensive company with the same sales.

a$.$ I is true; II is true

b$.$ I is true; II is false

c$.$ I is false; II is true

d$.$ I is false; II is false