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5. value points 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 13,100 units x $20 per unit) $262,000 Variable expenses 157,200 Contribution margin 104,800 116,800 Fixed expenses (12,000) Net operating loss Required: 1. Compute the company's CM ratio and its break-even point in both unit sales and dollar sales. CM ratio 60 292,000 Break-even point in units 14,600 Break-even point in dollars 2. The president believes that a $6,500 increase in the monthly advertising budget, combined with an intensified effort by the sales staff, will result in an $89,000 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.)

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