The banker has suggested that Greg can reduce his fixed costs by $150,000 if he will not buy any vehicles.  Greg can instead rent vehicles as needed.  The variable cost of renting is $700 per family served.  Will this suggestion help Greg reach the break-even point sooner?

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Greg Morrison recently graduated from mortuary school.  He is considering opening his own funeral home.  A funeral home is a high-fixed cost business, as it requires considerable expenditures for facilities, labor, and equipment, no matter how many families are served.  Assume the annual fixed cost of operations is $800,000.  Further assume that the only significant variable cost relates to burial containers like urns and caskets.  An average casket costs $1,200.  Greg's banker has asked a variety of questions in contemplation of providing a loan for this business.
The banker has suggested that Greg can reduce his fixed costs by $150,000 if he will not buy any vehicles.  Greg can instead rent vehicles as needed.  The variable cost of renting is $700 per family served.  Will this suggestion help Greg reach the break-even point sooner?
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