Precise Machinery is analyzing a proposed project that is expected to sell 1,450 units, ±3 percent. The expected variable cost per unit is $139 and the expected fixed costs are $123,000. Cost estimates are considered accurate within a ±1 percent range. The depreciation expense is $39,000. The sales price is estimated at $349 per unit, ±3 percent. What is the contribution margin per unit under the best-case scenario?

The expected variable cost per unit is $139. Cost estimates are considered accurate within a ±1 percent range. The sales price is estimated at $349 per unit, ±3 percent.

In the best-case scenario, the variable cost is at its lower and the selling price is higher.

Unitary variable cost= 139*0.99= 137.61

Selling price= 349*1.03= 359.47

The contribution margin per unit is the difference between the selling price and the unitary variable cost:

Unitary contribution margin= selling price - unitary variable cost

Unitary contribution margin= 359.47 - 137.61= $221.86