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See the attached file for the information necessary to answer the following questions:

Futura Company: How much would profits per unit increase or decrease as a result of making the starters?
Benoit Company: Compute contribution margin per pound of materials used.

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Explains steps necessary to calculate both the cost to produce starters as well as the contribution margin for a company.

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