Chapter 11, Problem 11.2.6P

Break-even sales under present and proposed conditions
Kearney Company, operating at full capacity, sold 400,000 units at a price of $246.60 per unit during 20Y5. Its income statement for 20Y5 is as follows:

The division of costs between fixed and variable is as follows:

Management is considering a plant expansion program that will permit an increase of $8,631,000 (35.000 units at $246.60) in yearly sales. The expansion will increase fixed costs by $3,600,000 but will not affect the relationship between sales and variable costs.

Instructions

Determine the maximum operating income possible with the expanded plant.