Perry, Inc. manufactures metal stampings for automobiles: stick shifts and trim kits. Fixed costs are $146,000. Each stick shift sells for $10 and has variable costs of $8; each trim kit sells for $9 and has variable costs of $5. What are the contribution margins per unit and contribution ratios for door handles and trim kits?  If Perry sells 30,000 stick shifts and 45,000 trim kits, what is operating income? How many stick shifts and trim kits must be sold for Perry to break even?

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Perry, Inc. manufactures metal stampings for automobiles: stick shifts and trim kits. Fixed costs are $146,000. Each stick shift sells for $10 and has variable costs of $8; each trim kit sells for $9 and has variable costs of $5.

What are the contribution margins per unit and contribution ratios for door handles and trim kits? 

If Perry sells 30,000 stick shifts and 45,000 trim kits, what is operating income?

How many stick shifts and trim kits must be sold for Perry to break even? 

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