Luxlawn, Inc. produces and sells electric lawn mowers for $220 each. The variable costs of each mower total $160 while total monthly fixed costs are $24,000. Current monthly sales are $110,000. The company is considering a proposal that will increase the selling price by 10%, increase total fixed costs by 10% and increase unit sales to 600 units per month. Required: ان - SPRET th e. 3) Compute the company's margin of safety in units assuming the proposal is accepted. 4) Compute the increase or decrease in profit assuming the proposal is accepted.

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Luxlawn, Inc. produces and sells electric
lawn mowers for $220 each. The variable
costs of each mower total $160 while total
monthly fixed costs are $24,000. Current
monthly sales are $110,000. The company
is considering a proposal that will increase
the selling price by 10%, increase total fixed
costs by 10% and increase unit sales to 600
units per month.
Required:
th
Spect
e
3) Compute the company's margin of
safety in units assuming the proposal is
accepted.
4) Compute the increase or decrease in
profit assuming the proposal is accepted.
Transcribed Image Text:Luxlawn, Inc. produces and sells electric lawn mowers for $220 each. The variable costs of each mower total $160 while total monthly fixed costs are $24,000. Current monthly sales are $110,000. The company is considering a proposal that will increase the selling price by 10%, increase total fixed costs by 10% and increase unit sales to 600 units per month. Required: th Spect e 3) Compute the company's margin of safety in units assuming the proposal is accepted. 4) Compute the increase or decrease in profit assuming the proposal is accepted.
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