A furniture manufacturer specializes in wood tables. The tables sell for $$200$ per unit and incur $$80$ per unit in variable costs. The company has $$19,200$ in fixed costs per month. The company desires to earn an operating profit of $$13,200$ per month. $($Abbreviation used; $CM=$ contribution margin.$)$

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$10.$ Calculate the required sales in units to earn the target profit using the equation method

First, select the formula to compute the target profit.

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Rearrange the formula you determine above and compute the required sales in units.

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$11.$ Calculate the required sales in units to earn the target profit using the contribution margin method.

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