Installing a machine that automates several operations

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Astro Co. sold 20,100 units of its only product and incurred a $63,560 loss (ignoring taxes) for the current year as shown here. During a planning session for year 2016’s activities, the production manager notes that variable costs can be reduced 40% by installing a machine that automates several operations. To obtain these savings, the company must increase its annual fixed costs by $151,000. The maximum output capacity of the company is 40,000 units per year.

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