Sallys Swing Company produces and sells a single high-priced swing and in fiscal year 20XX the company produced and sold 30,000 units. Sallys Swing Company Income Statement For Fiscal Year 20XX Sales $1,800,000 Variable Costs $1,350,000 Contribution Margin 450,000 Fixed Costs $240,000 Income Before Taxes 210,000 Tax Expenses 63,000 Income After Taxes 147,000 *Total sales and production is 30,000 units

1. Calculate the per unit figures for each item from the Income Statement.

2. Compute the breakeven point in units for fiscal 20XX.

3. Determine the companys margin of safety in units for fiscal 20XX.

4. Determine the companys degree of operating leverage at the current level of operations. If the companys sales in units were to increase 30%, how much would profits before taxes increase in percentage terms?

5. Compute the sales level required in units to achieve a level of profits before taxes of $270,000.

6. Based on the original data above, determine the sales level required if the company desires a profit after taxes of $210,000. It is believed that the tax rate will remain at current levels

7. Assume the company is expecting to experience a shortage of its raw materials. This situation is expected to result in an increase in the manufacturing costs of $3 per unit. Under this circumstance, and assuming that the company does not believe that it can increase its selling price, determine the companys break even point and new safety margin.

8. Management has decided to raise the price of its product to $65 per unit. It also will spend an additional $102,000 per year for advertising. Although it has never paid commissions before, the company has decided to begin paying sales personnel $1 per unit for every unit sold. Determine the new breakeven point. Determine the margin of safety of the company under this plan if sales only reach 27,000 units. Note: Solve this question starting at the original data.