A Company Is Contemplating the Acceptance of a Special Order

question 127

Multiple Choice

A company is contemplating the acceptance of a special order. The order would not affect regular sales and could be filled without exceeding plant capacity. However, a new stamping machine would have to be purchased in order to stamp the customer's name on the product. Which of the following is likely?

• A) Total variable costs will be irrelevant.
• B) Only variable costs will be relevant.
• C) Only fixed costs will be relevant.
• D) Both variable and fixed costs will be relevant.

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Definitions:

Budgeted Sales

Forecasted sales revenue a company expects to earn in a specific period, based on historical data, market analysis, and economic trends.

Raw Material Purchases

The total cost of raw materials bought by a company for use in production over a specific period.

Cash Out

The act of disbursing or spending cash, typically resulting in a decrease in the cash balance of a business or individual.

Raw Materials

The basic materials that are used in the production process of goods, prior to being processed or transformed.