The Marx Brewing Company Recently Installed a New Bottling Machine

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Essay

The Marx Brewing Company recently installed a new bottling machine. The machine's initial cost is $2,000, and can be depreciated on a straight line basis to a zero salvage in 5 years. The machine's per year fixed cost is $1,800, and its variable cost is $0.50 per unit. The selling price per unit is $1.50. Marx's tax rate is 34%, and it uses a 16% discount rate. If Marx sells 2500 units what is the accounting profit and contribution margin for Marx Brewing?

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