Tony Manufacturing Produces a Single Product That Sells for $100

Tony Manufacturing produces a single product that sells for $100. Variable costs per unit equal $45. The company expects total fixed costs to be $78,000 for the next month at the projected sales level of 3,000 units. In an attempt to improve performance, management is considering a number of alternative actions. Each situation is to be evaluated separately. Suppose management believes that a $85,000 increase in the monthly advertising expense will result in a considerable increase in sales. Sales must increase by ________ to justify this additional expenditure?

A) 850 units
B) 1,546 units
C) 1,412 units
D) 1,419 units