Brightstar Industries had net sales for the year of $2,350,000 and a cost of goods sold of $1,645,000 for the company's existing product line. A new product is currently being developed with an expected selling price of not more than $120 per unit to remain competitive. The variable manufacturing cost is estimated at $75 per unit, and the company wants to maintain the same gross profit percentage as its existing products. What is the maximum variable manufacturing cost per unit that Brightstar can incur for this new product while maintaining their current gross profit percentage?

Brightstar Industries had net sales for the year of $2,350,000 and a cost of goods sold of $1,645,000 for the company's existing product line. A new product is currently being developed with an expected selling price of not more than $120 per unit to remain competitive. The variable manufacturing cost is estimated at $75 per unit, and the company wants to maintain the same gross profit percentage as its existing products. What is the maximum variable manufacturing cost per unit that Brightstar can incur for this new product while maintaining their current gross profit percentage?

Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

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