L&M Manufacturing produces a single product that sells for $16. Variable (flexible) costs per unit equal $11.20. The company expects the total fixed (capacity related) costs to be $7,200 for the next month at the projected sales level of 20,000 units. In an attempt to improve performance, management is considering a number of alternative actions. Each situation is to be evaluated separately. Suppose that L&M Manufacturing's management believes that a 10% reduction in the selling price will result in a 30% increase in sales. If this proposed reduction in selling price is implemented, then: A. profit will increase by $32,000 in a month. B. profit will increase by $12,800 in a month. C. profit will decrease by $32,000 in a month. D. profit will decrease by $12,800 in a month.
Final answer
Select - (D) ........ Profit wiill decrease by 12800 in a month
Explanation
Projected sales level = 20000 Units per month.
New selling price = 16 - 10% of 16 = 14.40
Variable cost = 11.20
Contribution per Unit = Selling price - Variable cost = 14.40 - 11.20 = 3.20
Unit sales = 20000 + 30% of 20000 = 26000 Units
Total Contribution = 26000 Units * 3.20 = 83200
Contribution ( with out change in selling price ) = 20000 Units * ( 16 - 11.20 ) = 96000
Thus profit decreases by 96000 - 83200 = 12800
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