The 13354-SQ company manufactures a product that sells for $25 per unit. At present, the product is manufactured in a factory that mostly uses direct labor workers. The variable expenses are $15 per unit and the direct labor cost makes up 60% of variable expenses. Last year, the 13354-SQ company sold 34,000 units of its product and provided the following results: Sales (34,000 balls) Variable expenses Contribution margin Fixed expenses Net operating income $ 850,000 510,000 340,000 212,000 $ 128,000 The 13354-SQ company considers building a new and high-tech factory. The new factory would reduce variable expenses per unit by 40%, but would double the company's fixed expenses per year due to investment in fixed assets. If the new factory is built, how many units will the 13354-SQ company have to sell next year to earn the same net operating income, $128,000, as last year? (Round your answer, if necessary, to the closest number below.) 40,250 units 41,563 units 38,938 units 34.500 units