The annual data that follow pertain to Aquatic Optics, a manufacturer of swimming goggles (the company...

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The annual data that follow pertain to Aquatic Optics, a manufacturer of swimming goggles (the company has no beginning inventory): Sales price Variable manufacturing expense per unit Sales commission expense per unit Fixed manufacturing overhead Fixed operating expense $ 47 $ 16 $ 5 $2,000,000 Number of goggles produced Number of goggles sold Requirements $260,000 200,000 192,000 1. Prepare both conventional (absorption costing) and contribution margin (variable costing) income statements for Aquatic Optics for the year. 2. Which statement shows the higher operating income? Why? 3. The company's marketing vice president believes a new sales promotion that costs $155,000 would increase sales to 200,000 goggles. Should the company go ahead with the promotion? Give your reason. The annual data that follow pertain to Aquatic Optics, a manufacturer of swimming goggles (the company has no beginning inventory): Sales price Variable manufacturing expense per unit Sales commission expense per unit Fixed manufacturing overhead Fixed operating expense $ 47 $ 16 $ 5 $2,000,000 Number of goggles produced Number of goggles sold Requirements $260,000 200,000 192,000 1. Prepare both conventional (absorption costing) and contribution margin (variable costing) income statements for Aquatic Optics for the year. 2. Which statement shows the higher operating income? Why? 3. The company's marketing vice president believes a new sales promotion that costs $155,000 would increase sales to 200,000 goggles. Should the company go ahead with the promotion? Give your reason.