Collins Co. produces 10,000 units of sewing machines annually. Per unit data are given below:   Selling price $100 Direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead 35 Fixed manufacturing overhead 15 Variable selling and administrative expenses 20 Fixed selling and administrative expenses 10     The company has received a special, one-time-only order for 800 units of the product with a selling price of $70. There would be a 60% reduction in variable selling and administrative expenses on this special order. In addition, total fixed manufacturing overhead and total fixed selling and administrative expenses of the company would not be affected by the order. If Collins Co. accepts the order, it will have no effect on other customers. What is the financial advantage or disadvantage of accepting the special order?  Multiple Choice a)$8,000 financial disadvantage b)$18,400 financial advantage c)$21,600 financial advantage d)$24,000 financial disadvantage

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Collins Co. produces 10,000 units of sewing machines annually. Per unit data are given below:

 

Selling price

$100

Direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead

35

Fixed manufacturing overhead

15

Variable selling and administrative expenses

20

Fixed selling and administrative expenses

10

 

 

The company has received a special, one-time-only order for 800 units of the product with a selling price of $70. There would be a 60% reduction in variable selling and administrative expenses on this special order. In addition, total fixed manufacturing overhead and total fixed selling and administrative expenses of the company would not be affected by the order. If Collins Co. accepts the order, it will have no effect on other customers. What is the financial advantage or disadvantage of accepting the special order? 

Multiple Choice

a)$8,000 financial disadvantage
b)$18,400 financial advantage
c)$21,600 financial advantage
d)$24,000 financial disadvantage
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