variable cost of $$5\mathrm{.}50$ per meal. Process A speeds up cooking and delivery time. The average selling price per meal is $$31\mathrm{.}30.$

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

meals

b$.$ If the restaurant manager expects to sell $8,500$ 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.