Question 1: A company can manufacture a product with two different machines. Machine "A" has a $4.00 manufacturing cost per unit and a fixed cost of $3,000 for tools. Machine B costs $45,000 to purchase and has a $0.50 manufacturing cost per unit. With an annual anticipated volume of 7,000 units. The break-even point, in years, is most nearly?
Question 2: An automated measurement system has an initial cost of $36,000 and annual maintenance is $2,700. after 3 years the salvage value is $9,000. If the interest rate is 10%, the equivalent uniform annual cost is most nearly.