Business, 06.09.2021 21:20, annadson7807
A last-mile delivery service is looking into increasing capacity by purchasing new delivery vans. Two vans are being considered. Van A costs $50,000 with a variable cost of $12.00 per average delivery, all inclusive of gasoline, insurance, etc. Van B costs $70,000 with a variable cost of $11.00 per average delivery. The company is also considering a courier service which requires a $60,000 non-refundable joiner fee and a variable cost of $13.00 per average delivery. Last but not least the company is also considering a new drone delivery option that requires an investment in infrastructure of $100,000 and a delivery cost of $15.00 per delivery, but costs are expected to drop sharply in the foreseeable future.
What of the following is NOT true?
a. In the long run, B with its $11.00 variable cost is the best option.
b. The drone option Should be Chosen because it is the expensive terms Of both fixed and Cost.
c. Option A requires the smallest initial cash outlay, by using the courier service. followed by Option B.
d. There is no point of indifference/ break even between Option A and using the courier service.
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