Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Astro Company sold 21,500 units...

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Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Astro Company sold 21,500 units of its only product and reported income of $68,600 for the current year. During a planning session for next year's activities, the production manager notes that variable costs can be reduced 47% by installing a machine that automates several operations. To obtain these savings, the company must increase its annual fixed costs by $153,000. Total units sold and the selling price per unit will not change. ASTRO COMPANY Contribution Margin Income Statement For Year Ended December 31 Sales ($53 per unit) Variable costs ($46 per unit) Contribution margin Fixed costs Income $ 1,139,500 989,000 150, 500 81,900 $ 68,600 Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Astro Company sold 21,500 units of its only product and reported income of $68,600 for the current year. During a planning session for next year's activities, the production manager notes that variable costs can be reduced 47% by installing a machine that automates several operations. To obtain these savings, the company must increase its annual fixed costs by $153,000. Total units sold and the selling price per unit will not change. ASTRO COMPANY Contribution Margin Income Statement For Year Ended December 31 Sales ($53 per unit) Variable costs ($46 per unit) Contribution margin Fixed costs Income $ 1,139,500 989,000 150, 500 81,900 $ 68,600