Cullumber Bucket Co., a manufacturer of rain barrels, had the following data for 2019. Sales   2,990  units Sales price   $40  per unit Variable costs   $20  per unit Fixed costs   $35,880 If the company wishes to increase its total dollar contribution margin by 30% in 2020, by how much will it need to increase its sales if selling price per unit, variable price per unit and total fixed costs remain constant? Total increase in sales required:

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Cullumber Bucket Co., a manufacturer of rain barrels, had the following data for 2019.

Sales   2,990  units
Sales price   $40  per unit
Variable costs   $20  per unit
Fixed costs   $35,880

If the company wishes to increase its total dollar contribution margin by 30% in 2020, by how much will it need to increase its sales if selling price per unit, variable price per unit and total fixed costs remain constant?

Total increase in sales required:
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