The Regal Baking Company Is Considering the Expansion of Its

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Regal Baking Company is considering the expansion of its business into door-to-door delivery service.This would require an additional $12,500 in labor costs per month.Company-owned vehicles now used to make morning deliveries to restaurants could be used in the afternoons to make the home deliveries.However,it is estimated that an additional $5,000 would be required per month for gas,oil,and maintenance.It is further estimated that the home delivery use of the trucks would be allocated 45% of the existing $6,500 fixed vehicle costs.What is the differential delivery cost per month for expanding into the home delivery market?

• A)$12,500.
• B)$17,500.
• C)$19,750.
• D)$20,425.

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