Barrier Corporation Is Performing a Sensitivity Analysis on One of Its

question 35

Multiple Choice

Barrier Corporation is performing a sensitivity analysis on one of its product.The product currently sells for $75 per unit, with variable cost of $46 per unit and fixed costs of $100,000.Barrier currently sells 80,000 units of this product.Barrier is considering reducing its price by 10%.If prices decrease, then it is expected that units sold will increase by 8%.Calculate the change in operating income.

• A)$462,400 decrease
• B)$248,500 decrease
• C)$462,400 increase
• D)$248,500 increase

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Definitions:

Lot-For-Lot

A purchasing and inventory management strategy where exactly the amount needed for production or demand is ordered, minimizing inventory holding costs.

Part Period Balance

A method used in inventory management to determine the optimal order quantity by balancing the costs across multiple periods.

EOQ Lot Sizing

A formula designed to determine the optimal order quantity that minimizes the total cost of inventory, including holding and ordering costs.

Setup Cost

The expenses incurred to prepare equipment, machinery, or processes for manufacturing a new product batch, including the adjustment of tools and configuration changes.