Workplace, International is re-evaluating the design, cost and profitability of its line of office accessories. Currently, the items are constructed of metal-based parts for durable and consistent performance. At the time of the initial process decision, the metal drawing process was also the most economical. Management now suspects that the cost advantage enjoyed by metal parts is highly dependent on the volume of parts produced. To confirm their suspicions, management would like you to compare the break-even volume for one of its products, the 3-hole punch, when fabricated from metal versus plastic.

What decision can be made based on the individual break-even points of each process?

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Metal Drawing Process Plastic Injection Molding Fixed cost Variable cost S 50,000 S100,000 S5 per unit $2 per unit $10 per unit Selling price S10 per unit