Passage Summary: A manager says a new process is too expensive to be profitable because of equipment costs and the need to reheat metal. The supervisor agrees it won't make money but points out that the new equipment is actually very fuel-efficient.

Conclusion: The plant manager concludes that the new process will be expensive and unprofitable, a conclusion the supervisor ultimately accepts.

Reasoning: The manager cites high equipment costs and increased operating costs due to reheating; the supervisor counters by noting the fuel efficiency of the new furnaces.

Analysis: To identify the point at issue, we use the 'Agree/Disagree' test. Both parties agree that the new process will not bring in a profit, so that is not the point of contention. The supervisor explicitly disagrees with 'one point' the manager made, specifically regarding the efficiency or cost-effectiveness of the equipment. Look for an answer choice that highlights this disagreement over the operating costs or the efficiency of the new furnaces.