Brandon's Computer Shop Is Considering Two Different Configuration Options

question 4

Essay

Brandon's computer shop is considering two different configuration options.The first one is to have each computer built by the sales associates when they have free time.The second option is to hire a dedicated assembly technician.Option A has variable costs of $50 per computer and no fixed costs.Option B has a fixed cost of $1,000 but variable costs of only $5 per computer.What is the cross-over point?

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