Question $4$

In a make$/$buy situation, given an expected volume that is less than the breakeven quantity, outsourcing is generally the recommended path

forward because

Covering the variable cost element of the 'make' option requires a higher volume than the breakeven quantity

Covering the fixed$-$cost element of the 'make' option requires a higher volume than the breakeven quantity

Covering the fixed$-$cost element of the 'buy' option requires a higher volume than the breakeven quantity

Covering the variable cost element of the 'buy' option requates a higher volume than the breakeven quantity