Question: Given the information in problem 34, what do you recommend if Worthington Machining can buy folded metal panels of identical size at a price of

Given the information in problem 34, what do you recommend if Worthington Machining can buy folded metal panels of identical size at a price of $27.25 per panel?


Problem 34 

Worthington Machining must decide whether to purchase Process A with specialized metal folding equipment needing two employees to operate it or Process B with general purpose folding equipment requiring five employees. Process A requires a fixed cost of $1,430,000 and a variable cost of $14.32 per metal panel. Process B requires a fixed cost of $820,000 and a variable cost of $20.05. Process A is more automated than Process B.

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