Financing Analysis In order to launch the new gadget line, Acme is securing investor financing to cover the first year of fixed costs from private investors. A first private investor is willing to loan Acme the funds needed to cover the fixed costs associated with producing the chosen gadget to be paid back over 12 equal payments, with a fixed cost of borrowing of $1,350,000. A second investor is willing to loan the money under a simple interest payment plan of 2.5% interest but requires the loan be repaid in 6 months. Given that Acme will have to borrow Y dollars, provide Acme with a detailed comparison of the financing options and determine how each impacts the breakeven analysis below. 

Breakeven analysis 

The following Cost and Sales projections were captured by the Acme's production and Sales/Marketing teams.

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answer The two options available to Acme would need to be considered ... View the full answer