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3 October, 06:51

Cornish Company had the following results of operations for the past year: Sales (20,000 units at $22) $ 440,000 Direct materials and direct labor $ 200,000 Overhead (40% variable) 100,000 Selling and administrative expenses (all fixed) 92,000 (392,000) Operating income $ 48,000 A foreign company (whose sales will not affect Cornish's market) offers to buy 3,000 units at $17.00 per unit. In addition to variable manufacturing costs, selling these units would increase fixed overhead by $500 and selling and administrative costs by $1,000. If Cornish accepts the offer, its profits will:

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  1. 3 October, 06:54
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    Increase by $13,500

    Explanation:

    Cornish Company

    Selling price per unit$17.00

    Variable costs per unit

    Direct materials and direct labor ($200,000/20,000 units) $10.00

    Variable overhead[ (40% * $100,000) / 20,000 units]2.00

    Total variable costs per unit ($12.00)

    Contribution margin per unit$5.00 Units in order * 3,000units

    Total contribution margin$15,000

    Less incremental fixed costs:

    Overhead$500

    Selling and administrative1,000

    Total incremental fixed costs ($1,500)

    Incremental income from order$13, 500

    Therefore If Cornish accepts the offer, its profits will increase by $13,500
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