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Aureviа, а premium smаrt-hоme device manufacturer, is cоnsidering a price prоmotion supported by additional advertising. The infographic below summarizes the decision. Measure Current strategy Proposed promotion Selling price per unit $500 $450 Variable cost per unit $280 $280 Annual fixed costs $4.4 million $5.0 million Forecast unit sales 30,000 38,000 Expected category demand 200,000 units 200,000 units The product manager argues: “The price promotion must be a success because it will increase sales by 8,000 units and increase our market share.” Evaluate the proposal. In response: Calculate the unit contribution margin, break-even volume, total contribution, and expected profit impact under both strategies. Calculate expected market share under both strategies. Explain why higher unit volume and market share do not necessarily mean that the promotion improves profitability. Determine how many units the firm would need to sell at the promotional price to earn the same expected profit impact as under the current strategy. Recommend whether the company should maintain the current strategy, implement the promotion, or revise the proposal. Justify your recommendation. NOTE: Points assignment Criterion Points Unit contribution and break-even calculations 5 Total contribution and expected profit impact 5 Market-share calculation and interpretation 2 Required promotional volume 3 Managerial interpretation and recommendation 5