1. Using cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis and the data provided, determine the maximum amount that Mr. Carter can pay for the trucks and still expect to attain budgeted net income. 2. At what price for the truck would Mr. Carter be indifferent between purchasing the new trucks and using a new carrier? 3. Mr. Carter has decided to use a new carrier, but now is worried its apparent lack of reliability may adversely affect sales volume. Determine the dollar amount of sales that Simmons can lose because of lack of reliability before any benefit from switching carriers is lost completely. 4. Describe what you think is the competitive strategy of Simmons Farm and Seed Company. How would the use of a new carrier affect the strategy?