The Problem:

A firm is considering two different equipment alternatives. The

equipment's use two different types of fuel to produce units in a

pharmaceutical process.

Data concerning the operations of the two equipment are in the

table$($s$)$ below:

Considering the life cycle $($sustainability$)$ of each equipment,

which one is an economic alternative? Why? $-$ Comment on

the results obtained.

Is there a break$-$even point? if any could you calculate it$?$