Due to erratic sales of its sole producta high-capacity battery for laptop computersPEM, Inc., has been experiencing financial difficulty for some time.

The companys contribution format income statement for the most recent month is given below:

Sales (13,300 units $30 per unit) $ 399,000

Variable expenses 239,400

Contribution margin 159,600

Fixed expenses 177,600

Net operating loss $ (18,000 )

Required: 1. Compute the companys CM ratio and its break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales.

2. The president believes that a $6,800 increase in the monthly advertising budget, combined with an intensified effort by the sales staff, will result in an $85,000 increase in monthly sales. If the president is right, what will be the increase (decrease) in the companys monthly net operating income?

3. Refer to the original data. The sales manager is convinced that a 10% reduction in the selling price, combined with an increase of $31,000 in the monthly advertising budget, will double unit sales. If the sales manager is right, what will be the revised net operating income (loss)?

4. Refer to the original data. The Marketing Department thinks that a fancy new package for the laptop computer battery would grow sales. The new package would increase packaging costs by 0.50 cents per unit. Assuming no other changes, how many units would have to be sold each month to attain a target profit of $4,800?

5. Refer to the original data. By automating, the company could reduce variable expenses by $3 per unit. However, fixed expenses would increase by $60,000 each month.

a. Compute the new CM ratio and the new break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales.

b. Assume that the company expects to sell 20,400 units next month. Prepare two contribution format income statements, one assuming that operations are not automated and one assuming that they are. (Show data on a per unit and percentage basis, as well as in total, for each alternative.)

c. Would you recommend that the company automate its operations (Assuming that the company expects to sell 20,400)? Question 1 Compute the companys CM ratio and its break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales. 1.a) CM ratio

1.b) Break-even point in units sales

1.c) Break-even point in dollar sales

Question 2 The president believes that a $6,800 increase in the monthly advertising budget, combined with an intensified effort by the sales staff, will result in an $85,000 increase in monthly sales. If the president is right, what will be the increase (decrease) in the companys monthly net operating income? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

2) ____ by____

Question 3 Refer to the original data. The sales manager is convinced that a 10% reduction in the selling price, combined with an increase of $31,000 in the monthly advertising budget, will double unit sales. If the sales manager is right, what will be the revised net operating income (loss)? (Loss amount should be indicated with minus sign.)

3) Revising net operating income (loss) =

Question 4 Refer to the original data. The Marketing Department thinks that a fancy new package for the laptop computer battery would grow sales. The new package would increase packaging costs by 50 cents per unit. Assuming no other changes, how many units would have to be sold each month to attain a target profit of $4,800? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round final answer to the nearest whole unit.)

4) Sales units =

Question 5 Refer to the original data. By automating, the company could reduce variable expenses by $3 per unit. However, fixed expenses would increase by $60,000 each month. Compute the new CM ratio and the new break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales. (Round "CM ratio" to the nearest whole percent and other answers to the nearest whole number.)

5a) CM ratio % =

5b) Break-even point in units

5c) Break-even point in dollars

Question 6 Refer to the original data. By automating, the company could reduce variable expenses by $3 per unit. However, fixed expenses would increase by $60,000 each month. Assume that the company expects to sell 20,400 units next month. Prepare two contribution format income statements, one assuming that operations are not automated and one assuming that they are. (Show data on a per unit and percentage basis, as well as in total, for each alternative.) (Do not round your intermediate calculations. Round your percentage answers to the nearest whole number.) Attached is the format of the income statement.

7) Refer to the original data. By automating, the company could reduce variable expenses by $3 per unit. However, fixed expenses would increase by $60,000 each month. Would you recommend that the company automate its operations (Assuming that the company expects to sell 20,400)?

7) Yes or No?

Due to erratic sales of its sole product-a high-capacity battery for laptop computers-PEM, Inc., has been experiencing financial difficulty for some time. The company's contribution format income statement for the most recent month is given below: Sales (13,300 units x $30 per unit) Variable expenses Contribution margin Fixed expenses Net operating loss $399,000 239,400 159,600 177,600 $ (18,000) Required 1. Compute the company's CM ratio and its break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales. 2. The president believes that a $6,800 increase in the monthly advertising budget, combined with an intensified effort by the sales staff, will result in an $85,000 increase in monthly sales. If the president is right, what will be the increase (decrease) in the company's monthly net operating income? 3, Refer to the original data. The sales manager is convinced that a 10% reduction in the selling price, combined with an increase of $31,000 in the monthly advertising budget, will double unit sales. If the sales manager is right, what will be the revised net operating income (loss)? 4. Refer to the original data. The Marketing Department thinks that a fancy new package for the laptop computer battery would grow sales. The new package would increase packaging costs by 0.50 cents per unit. Assuming no other changes, how many units would have to be sold each month to attain a target profit of $4,800? 5. Refer to the original data. By automating, the company could reduce variable expenses by $3 per unit. However, fixed expenses would increase by $60,000 each month. a. Compute the new CM ratio and the new break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales b. Assume that the company expects to sell 20,400 units next month. Prepare two contribution format income statements, one assuming that operations are not automated and one assuming that they are. (Show data on a per unit and percentage basis, as well as in total, for each alternative.) c. Would you recommend that the company automate its operations (Assuming that the company expects to sell 20,400)? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2 Req 3 Req 4 Req 5A Req 5BReq 5C Refer to the original data. By automating, the company could reduce variable expenses by $3 per unit However, fixed expenses would increase by $60,000 each month. Assume that the company expects to sell 20,400 units next month. Prepare two contribution format income statements, one assuming that operations are not automated and one assuming that they are. (Show data on a per unit and percentage basis, as well as in total, for each alternative.) (Do not round your intermediate calculations. Round your percentage answers to the nearest whole number.) Show less ???, Inc Contribution Income Statement Not Automated Automated Total Per Unit % Total Per Unit % 0% 0% KReq 5A Req 5C>