Question 1
Karla's candle factory is considering two different machines. Machine A is highly automated with FC of $25,000 and VC of $.1/candle. Machine B is actually no machine but rather hand labor with FC of $10,000 and VC of $.5/candle. If demand for Karla's candles is 25,000, which machine should she pick?
Question 2
Mary is considering purchasing a machine from two suppliers. Supplier A's machine has an annual fixed cost of $10,000 and a unit variable cost of $2.10. Supplier B's machine has an annual fixed cost of $16,000 and a unit variable cost of $3.00. How large should Mary's annual demand be in order to make Supplier B's machine the better choice?