Jacobean Creek plc has provided the following data for last year:

Sales

5,000 units

Sales price

£80 per unit

Variable cost

£55 per unit

Fixed cost

£25,000

For the current year, Jacobean Creek believes that although sales volume will remain constant, the contribution margin per unit can be increased by 20% and total fixed cost can be reduced by 10%.

  • Calculate the operating profit for last year and the current year.
  • What is the increase in profit between the two years?