Dime a Dozen Diamonds makes synthetic diamonds by treating carbon. Each diamond can be sold for $160. The materials cost for a standard diamond is $60. The fixed costs incurred each year for factory upkeep and administrative expenses are $218,000. The machinery costs $2.1 million and is depreciated straight-line over 10 years to a salvage value of zero.

a.What is the accounting break-even level of sales in terms of number of diamonds sold?(Do not round intermediate calculations.)

b.What is the NPV break-even level of diamonds sold per year assuming a tax rate of 21%, a 10-year project life, and a discount rate of 12%?(Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

a.What is the accounting break-even level of sales in terms of number of diamonds sold?(Do not round intermediate calculations.)

b.What is the NPV break-even level of diamonds sold per year assuming a tax rate of 21%, a 10-year project life, and a discount rate of 12%?(Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)