A Company Contemplating the Acceptance of a Special Order Has

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Multiple Choice

A company contemplating the acceptance of a special order has the following unit cost behavior, based on 10,000 units: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Direct materials } & \$ 4 \\\text { Direct labor } & 10 \\\text { Variable overhead } & 8 \\\text { Fixed overhead } & 6\end{array}$$ A foreign company wants to purchase 2,000 units at a special unit price of $25. The normal price per unit is $40. In addition, a special stamping machine will have to be purchased for $4,000 in order to stamp the foreign company's name on the product. The incremental income (loss) from accepting the order is

• A) $6,000.
• B) $2,000.
• C) $(6,000).
• D) $(2,000).

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Definitions:

Markdown Pricing Strategy

A pricing approach where products are initially offered at a higher price but are subsequently marked down, usually to stimulate sales or clear out inventory.

Off-Price Retailing Strategy

A retail strategy where goods are sold at prices lower than the standard retail prices, often obtained through special purchases or excess inventory.

New Models

The latest versions or designs of products, often featuring improvements or updates from previous editions.

Marked Down

When the price of an item is reduced, typically to clear inventory or increase sales during a promotion.