Problem 18-04A Crane Corp.'s sales slumped badly in 2020. For the first time in its history, it operated at a loss. The company's income statement showed the following results from selling 590,500 units of product: sales $2,952,500, total costs and expenses $3,050,875, and net loss $98,375. Costs and expenses consisted of the amounts shown below. Cost of goods sold Selling expenses Administrative expenses Total $2,507,615 295,250 248,010 $3,050,875 Variable $2,025,415 108,652 80,308 $2,214,375 Fixed $482,200 186,598 167,702 $836,500 Management is considering the following independent alternatives for 2021. 1. Increase unit selling price 25% with no change in costs, expenses, and sales volume. 2. Change the compensation of salespersons from fixed annual salaries totaling $177,150 to total salaries of $70,860 plus a 5% commission on sales. Compute the break-even point in dollars for 2020. Break-even points Compute the contribution margin under each of the alternative courses of action. Contribution margin for alternative 1 Contribution margin for alternative 2 Compute the break-even point in dollars under each of the alternative courses of action. Break-even point for alternative 1 & Break-even point for alternative 2 + Which course of action do you recommend