Gosford Manufacturing produces a single product that sells for $200. Variable costs per unit equal $50. The company expects total fixed costs to be $140 000 for the next month at the projected sales level of 2000 units. In an attempt to improve performance, management is considering a number of alternative actions. Each situation is to be evaluated separately. Suppose that management believes that a $48 000 increase in the monthly advertising expense will result in a considerable increase in sales. Sales must increase by how much to justify this additional expenditure?

Select one:

A.

320 units

B.

480 units

C.

160 units

D.

None of these answers are correct.