V$2=$

$($enter

your response as a whole

number$).260000$

To solve for the crossover point for GPE and

DM$,$

set the cost of GPE equal to the cost of DM$.$

is the unknown volume. V$3$

$$150,000+($$$15\mathrm{.}00)$V$3=$ $$525,000+($$$13\mathrm{.}50)$V$3$

$$1\mathrm{.}50$V$3=$

$$375,000$

V$3=$

$($enter

your response as a whole

number$).250000$

The crossover chart for the three alternative processes is shown on the graph to the right.

GPE

FMS

DM

Thus,

GPE is most economical for the volumes between $0$ and $200,000$ V $.1$

FMS is most economical for the volumes between $200,000$ V and $260,0001$ V$2.$

DM is most economical if the volume exceeds $260,000$ V$2.$

Based on the total

cost$,$

the process that is best suited for the current contracted volume of

gear housings is

$.$