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Due to erratic sales of its sole product-a high-capacity battery for laptop computers-PEM, Inc., has...

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Due to erratic sales of its sole product-a high-capacity battery for laptop computers-PEM, Inc., has been experiencing difficulty for some time. The company's contribution format income statement for the most recent month is given below: Sales (13,300 units x 40 per nit) $532,000 Variable expenses 319,200 Contribution margin Fixed expenses 212,800 236,800 Net operating loss S (24,000) Required: 1. Compute the company's CM ratio and its break-even point in both unit sales and dollar sales. CM ratio Break-even point in units Break-even point in dollars 2. The president believes that a $6,600 increase in the monthly advertising budget, combined with an intensified effort by the sales staff, will result in an $90,000 increase in monthly sales. If the president is right, what will be the effect on the company's monthly net operating income or loss? (Use the incremental approach in preparing your answer.) by

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