Due to erratic sales of its sole product—a high-capacity battery for laptop computers—PEM, Inc., has been experiencing financial difficulty for some time. The company’s contribution format income statement for the most recent month is given below: Sales (12,600 units × $20 per unit) $ 252,000 Variable expenses 151,200 Contribution margin 100,800 Fixed expenses 112,800 Net operating loss $ (12,000 ) Refer to the original data. By automating, the company could reduce variable expenses by $3 per unit. However, fixed expenses would increase by $53,000 each month. a. Compute the new CM ratio and the new break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales.

Due to erratic sales of its sole product—a high-capacity battery for laptop computers—PEM, Inc., has been experiencing financial difficulty for some time. The company’s contribution format income statement for the most recent month is given below: Sales (12,600 units × $20 per unit) $ 252,000 Variable expenses 151,200 Contribution margin 100,800 Fixed expenses 112,800 Net operating loss $ (12,000 ) Refer to the original data. By automating, the company could reduce variable expenses by $3 per unit. However, fixed expenses would increase by $53,000 each month. a. Compute the new CM ratio and the new break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales.

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