While not clear on the specifics, Tim Hayden questions the financial viability of Whispering Pines and asks Lee McBride to prepare a break-even analysis.Option 1: Using the summary financial information provided (included in the case as Appendix A), prepare a break-even analysis showing the number of residents necessary to attain financial viability, with 9 being the maximum possible number of residents.
Option 2: Using the sample break-even analysis provided (included in the case as Appendix B), identify the number of residents necessary to attain financial viability and discuss your underlying thinking and assumptions.