Tharp Company operates a small factory in which it manufactures two products: C and D. Production and sales results for last year were as follows.
C | D | |
Units sold | 9,000 | 20,000 |
Selling price per unit | $95 | $75 |
Variable cost per unit | 50 | 40 |
Fixed cost per unit | 24 | 24 |
For purposes of simplicity, the firm
The research department has developed a new product (E) as a replacement for product D. Market studies show that Tharp Company could sell 10,000 units of E next year at a price of $115; the variable cost per unit of E is $45. The introduction of product E will lead to a 10% increase in demand for product C and discontinuation of product D. If the company does not introduce the new product, it expects next year’s results to be the same as last year’s.
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Should Tharp Company introduce product E next year? Explain why or why not. Show calculations to support your decision.
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