Q$9$: The Franklin Co$.$ is analyzing a proposed project. The company expects to sell $3,500$ units, give or take $15$ percent. The expected variable cost per unit is $$6$ and the expected fixed costs are $$15,500.$ Cost estimates are considered accurate within a plus or minus $5$ percent range. The depreciation expense is $$6,000.$ The sales price is estimated at $$21$ a unit, give or take $3$ percent. The company bases their sensitivity analysis on the base case scenario

What is the contribution margin under the base case scenario?

Multiple Choice

$$14\mathrm{.}82$

$$15\mathrm{.}63$

$$14\mathrm{.}55$

$$15\mathrm{.}00$

$$15\mathrm{.}45$