Quizlet brandon's computer shop is considering two different configuration options. the first one is to have each computer built by a sales associate when he or she has 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?

Fortress international, a large conglomerate, procures a few component parts from external suppliers and also manufactures some of the key raw materials in its own subsidiaries. aside from this, the company does not solely depend on outside distributors to reach its customers. in fact, it has its own retail stores to distribute its products. in this scenario, which of the following alternatives to vertical integration is fortress international applying? a. concentric integration b. taper integration c. horizontal integration d. conglomerate integration