Shortening the credit period A firm is contemplating shortening its credit period from 45 to 35 days and believes that, as a result of this change, its average collection period will decline from 50 to 43 days. Bad-debt expenses are expected to decrease from 1.5% to 1.1% of sales. The firm is currently selling 11,900 units but believes that as a result of the proposed change, sales will decline to 9,800 units. The sale price per unit is $56, and the variable cost per unit is $43. The firm has a required return on equal-risk investments of 11.4%. Evaluate this decision, and make a recommendation to the firm. (Note: Assume a 365-day year.) The reduction in profit contribution from a decline in sales is $ (Round to the nearest dollar. Enter as a negative number.) The benefit from the reduced marginal investment in A/R is $ (Round to the nearest dollar.) The cost savings from the reduction in bad debts is $ (Round to the nearest dollar.) The net profit or loss from implementing the proposed plan is $. (Round to the nearest dollar. Enter a negative number for a loss.) Is the proposed plan recommended? (Select from the drop-down menu.)