Key Corporation Is Considering the Addition of a New Product

question 56

Multiple Choice

Key Corporation is considering the addition of a new product. The expected cost and revenue data for the new product are as follows: If the new product is added, the combined contribution margin of the other, existing products is expected to drop $65,000 per year. Total common fixed corporate costs would be unaffected by the decision of whether to add the new product.
If the new product is added next year, the financial advantage (disadvantage) resulting from this decision would be:

• A) $325,000
• B) $200,000
• C) $145,000
• D) $135,000

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