Use the data as presented to answer this question: a workshop can manufacture a part for $$12\mathrm{.}00$ and the fixed cost is $$5,000.$ As an alternative, the workshop could contract with an external supplier to purchase the part at a cost of $$13\mathrm{.}00,$ which includes transportation costs.

a$.$ The workshop's anticipated production volume is $1,400$ units. Compute the total cost of manufacturing and the total cost of outsourcing from the external supplier.

b$.$ What is the best decision?

a$.$ The total cost of manufacturing for the workshop is $

The total cost of outsourcing from the external supplier is $

b$.$ The best decision is the because it has the