per meal is $$31\mathrm{.}42.$

a$.$ What is the break$-$even quantity? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

meals

b$.$ If the restaurant manager expects to sell $8,000$ meals, which option, $A$ or $B,$ is best? Round your answers the nearest dollar.

Cost of Option A: $

Cost of Option B: $

So$,$

is the best option.

C$.$ Is the restaurant profitable if they purchase the process option you recommend in part $($b$)?$ Enter your answer as a positive value. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

The restaurant's

is $