Markson Company had the following results of operations for the past year: A for
ID: 2587938 • Letter: M
Question
Markson Company had the following results of operations for the past year:
A foreign company whose sales will not affect Markson's market offers to buy 2,000 units at $12.80 per unit. In addition to variable manufacturing costs, selling these units would increase fixed overhead by $1,520 for the purchase of special tools. If Markson accepts this additional business, its profits will
Explanation / Answer
If company accepted special order, they can earn an additional profit of $1,180
Incremental Revenue (2,000*$12.80) $ 25,600 Incremental Costs Variable Manufacturing cost (2,000 * ($82,800/8,000)) $ 20,700 Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 1,520 Variable selling and administrative expense (2,000*($8,800/8,000)) $ 2,200 Total Incremental Cost $ 24,420 Incremental Net operating Income $ 1,180