Golden Orchard Farms is considering pricing adjustments for its fresh-squeezed pear juice in half-gallon containers. Variable costs are $1.60 per container. The management is evaluating prices between $2.60 and $3.10 to find the optimal price point that maximizes contribution margin. Prepare a detailed cost-benefit analysis.

Price per Half Gallon	Estimated Demand (Half-Gallon Units)
$2.60	95,000
$2.65	92,500
$2.70	90,000
$2.75	87,500
$2.80	85,000
$2.85	82,500
$2.90	80,000
$2.95	77,500
$3.00	75,000
$3.05	72,500
$3.10	70,000