A manufacturing company produces widgets and is considering two different production processes for the upcoming year. Process A requires an initial investment of $50,000 in new machinery but has lower operating costs, while Process B requires an initial investment of $30,000 but has higher operating costs. The company expects to sell 10,000 widgets during the year.
Process A has an estimated annual operating cost of $10 per widget, while Process B has an estimated annual operating cost of $15 per widget. Widgets sell for $25 each.
Calculate the following:
Please show all your calculations and explain your reasoning.