Markham Farms data Sales Variable costs 1.550 units at $63 per unit Fixed cost 1.550 units at $21 per unit 45,091 The company has the opportunity to purchase new machinery that will reduce its variable cost per unit by $3 but will increase fxed costs by 17%. Calculate a projected net income (loss) for Markham Farms assuming it purchases the new equipment. Assume sales level remains unchanged. Round to the nearest whole dollar, no decimals.

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Markham Farms reports the following contribution margin income statement data for the month of August.
Markham Farms data
Sales
Variable costs
1,550 units at $63 per unit
1.550 units at $21 per unit
Fixed cost
45,091
The company has the opportunity to purchase new machinery that will reduce its variable cost per unit by $3 but will increase fixed costs by 17%. Calculate a projected net income (loss) for Markham Farms assuming it purchases the new
equipment. Assume sales level remains unchanged. Round to the nearest whole dollar, no decimals.
Transcribed Image Text:Markham Farms reports the following contribution margin income statement data for the month of August. Markham Farms data Sales Variable costs 1,550 units at $63 per unit 1.550 units at $21 per unit Fixed cost 45,091 The company has the opportunity to purchase new machinery that will reduce its variable cost per unit by $3 but will increase fixed costs by 17%. Calculate a projected net income (loss) for Markham Farms assuming it purchases the new equipment. Assume sales level remains unchanged. Round to the nearest whole dollar, no decimals.
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Net income /(loss) = contribution - fixed cost 

 =(Net sales - variable cost) - fixed cost 

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