A Company Is Investigating Two Automated Approaches for Its Production

question 38

Multiple Choice

A company is investigating two automated approaches for its production process. It has collected the following cost information about each:
$\begin{array}{|l|c|c|}\hline \text { Alternative } & \text { Fixed Cost } & \text { Variable Cost } \\\hline \text { CNC } & \$ 80,000 & \$ 2.75 \\\hline \text { FMS } & \$ 190,000 & \$ 1.25 \\\hline\end{array}$
-If the forecast annual production volume is 100,000 units, which technology alternative should the company choose?

• A) FMS
• B) CNC

Comprehend the challenges in confirming species extinction and recognize instances of rediscovery.

Recognize the effects of human activity on species extinction and habitat degradation.

Understand the role of biological indicators in signaling degraded environmental conditions.

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