E5-9 Regional Airways, Inc., a small two-plane passenger airline, has asked for your assistance in some basic analysis of its operations. Both planes seat 10 passengers each, and they fly commuters from Regionals base airport to the major city in the state, Metropolis. Each month 40 round-trip flights are made. Shown on page 219 is a recent months activity in the form of a cost-volume-profit income statement. Fare revenues (300 fares) $45,000 Variable costs Fuel $14,000 Snacks and drinks 800 Landing fees 2,000 Supplies and forms 1,200 18,000 Contribution margin 27,000 Fixed costs Depreciation 3,000 Salaries 15,000 Advertising 500 Airport hanger fees 1,750 20,250 Net income $ 6,750 Instructions (a) Calculate the break-even point in (1) dollars and (2) number of fares. (b) Without calculations, determine the contribution margin at the break-even point. (c) If fares were decreased by 10%, an additional 100 fares could be generated. However, variable costs would increase by 35%. Should the fare decrease be adopted