Relaxation of cred it standards Lewis Enterprises is considering relaxing its credit standards to increase its currently sagging sales. As a result of the proposed relaxation, sales are expected to increase by 20 % from 11,000 to 13,200 units during the coming year; the average collection period is expected to increase from 40 to 55 days; and bad debts are expected to increase from 1.5% to 3 % of sales. The sale price per unit is $44, and the variable cost per unit is $36. The firm's required return on equal-risk investments is 25.8 % . Evaluate the proposed relaxation, and make a recommendation to the firm. (Note: Assume a 365-day year.) The additional profit contribution from an increase in sales is $ (Round to the nearest dollar.) The cost from the increased marginal investment in A/R is $ (Round to the nearest dollar.) The cost from the increase in bad debts is $(Round to the nearest dollar.) The net profit or loss from implementing the proposed plan is $ (Round to ths nearest dollar. Enter a negative number for a loss.) Is the proposed plan recommended? (Select from the drop-down menu.)