EBP Limited is a small firm involved in the production and sale of electronic business products....

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EBP Limited is a small firm involved in the production and saleof electronic business products. The company is well known for itsattention to quality and innovation.

During the past 15 months, a new product has been underdevelopment that allows users handheld access to email and videoimages. EBP has been designing two models: Standard and Enhanced.Development costs have amounted to RM181,500 and RM262,500respectively.

The total market demand for each model is expected to be 40,000units and management anticipate being able to obtain the followingmarket shares: Standard 25%; Enhanced 20%. EBP paying RM34,500 foran in-depth market study.

Forecast the following data:

Standard (RM)

Enhanced (RM)

Projected selling price

375

495

Production cost per unit:

     Direct material

42

67.50

     Direct labor

22.5

30

     Variable overhead

36

48

     Fixed overhead

54

72

Marketing and advertising per product line

195,000

300,000

Sales salaries per product line

85,500

85.500

Required:

  1. Calculate the per unit contribution margin for bothmodels.                                      
  2. Which of the data above should be ignored in making the productintroduction decision? For whatreason?                                                                                                             
  3. Prepare a financial analysis and determine which of the modelsshould be introduced.

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Ans a Amt RM Products Standard Enhanced Total Market demand of Each product in units 4000000 4000000 Market share of Each Product 25 20 Q Estimated Market for Each Product in Units 1000000 800000 Unit Contribution Margin Calculation a    See Answer
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