The management of Merklin Corporation expects sales in May to be $105,000. The company's contribution margin ratio is 70% and its fixed monthly expenses are $48,000.
Required:
a. Estimate the company's net income for May. Assume that the fixed monthly expenses do not change. (Hint: construct a contribution format income statement. Show your work!)
b. Assume that sales increase by $15,000. What is the impact to net income? Show your work.