Question

Bluebird Mfg. has received a special one-time order for 15,000 bird feeders at $3.10 per unit. Bluebird currently produces and sells 75,000 units at $7.10 each. This level represents 80% of its capacity. These bird feeders would be marketed under the wholesaler’s name and would not affect Bluebird’s sales through its normal channels. Production costs for these units are $3.65 per unit, which includes $2.30 variable cost and $1.35 fixed cost. If Bluebird accepts this additional business, the effect on net income will be: Multiple Choice

$46,500 increase.

$12,000 increase.

$34,500 increase.

$8,250 decrease.

$34,500 decrease.

Answer 1