has a required return on equal$-$risk investments of $11\mathrm{.}9\%.$ Evaluate this decision, and make a recommendation to the firm. $($Note: Assume a $365-$ day year.$)$

The reduction in profit contribution from a decline in sales is $9$

$($Round to the nearest dollar. Enter as a negative number.$)$

The benefit from the reduced marginal investment in $\frac{A}{R}$ is $

$($Round to the nearest dollar.$)$

The cost savings from the reduction in bad debts is $

$.($Round to the nearest dollar.$)$

The net profit or loss from implementing the proposed plan is $$

$].($Round to the nearest dollar. Enter a negative number for a loss.$)$

Is the proposed plan recommended?

$(1)$ Yes

No