CVP 15

Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Astro Company sold 24,500 units of its only product and reported income of $210,600 for the current year. During a planning session for next year's activities, the production manager notes that variable costs can be reduced 41% by installing a machine that automates several operations. To obtain these savings, the company must increase its annual fixed costs by $159,000. Total units sold and the selling price per unit will not change. Compute the break-even point in dollar sales for next year assuming the machine is installed. (Round your answers to 2 decimal ploces.)