Arthur Company Had the Following Data for the Year Just

question 86

Multiple Choice

Arthur Company had the following data for the year just ended:
$\begin{array}{|l|r|}\hline \text { Sales } & 4,000 \text { units } \\\hline \text { Sales price } & \$ 60 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { Variable cost } & \$ 18 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { Fixed costs } & \$ 42,000 \\\hline\end{array}$


-If the company's sales volume increases by 30% next year,all other factors remaining the same,by how much will its operating income increase?

• A) $92,400.
• B) $50,400.
• C) $37,800.
• D) $72,000.

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Definitions:

Land Improvements

Land improvements include alterations or enhancements made to a piece of land to increase its value or utility, such as landscaping or adding parking lots.

Buildings

Fixed assets that refer to structures used for business operations, such as offices, factories, and warehouses, represented on the balance sheet and subject to depreciation.

Land

A fixed asset representing the ownership of physical real estate or ground, not depreciated over time in accounting practices.

Machinery and Equipment

These are tangible assets used in the operations of a business, often involved in the manufacturing, production, or service delivery processes.