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3 February, 11:54

It costs Swifty Corporation $12 of variable and $5 of fixed costs to produce one bathroom scale which normally sells for $35. A foreign wholesaler offers to purchase 2800 scales at $15 each. Garner would incur special shipping costs of $1 per scale if the order were accepted. Swifty has sufficient unused capacity to produce the 2800 scales. If the special order is accepted, what will be the effect on net income?

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  1. 3 February, 12:46
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    The effect of the order if accepted on net income is an increase of $5,600.

    Explanation:

    Since unused capacity will be used if the order is accepted, fixed cost will not be considered in calculating the profit effect of the order if accepted as follows:

    Profit per unit from the foreign order = $15 - $12 - $1 = $1

    Total additional profit = $2 * 2,800 = $5,600

    Therefore, the effect of the order if accepted on net income is an increase of $5,600.
  2. 3 February, 14:46
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    Net Income will increase by $5,600

    Explanation:

    As fixed cost is the irrelevant expense in the decision making for the special order. It is avoidable cost.

    Special Order

    Quantity

    2800 scales

    Price $15 per sale

    Less: Variable cost $12 per sale

    Less: Shipping cost $1 per sale

    Contribution margin $2 per scale

    Total Contribution margin = 2,800 scales x $2 per scale = $5,600

    Net Income will increase by $5,600 if the special order is accepted.
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