Calculate the firm current contribution margin

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Brazen, Corporation produces sound amplifiers for electric guitars. The company's income statement showed the following;

Revenues (8,400 units) $504,000 100%
Variable expenses (302,400) 60%
Contribution margin $201,600 40%
Fixed expenses (140,400)
Operating income $61,200

An automated machine has been developed that can produce several components of the amplifiers. If the machine is purchased, fixed expenses will increase to $315,000 per year. The firm's production capacity will increase, which is expected to result in a 25 percent increase in sales volume. It is also estimated that the variable expense ratio will be reduced to half of what it is now.

I need to find out how to get these three calculations:

(a.) Calculate the firm's current contribution margin per unit and break-even point in units.
(b.) Calculate the firm's contribution margin per unit and break-even point in terms of units if the new machine is purchased.
(c.) Calculate the firm's operating income assuming that the new machine is purchased.

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