Nordin Avionics Makes Aircraft Instrumentation

question 161

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Nordin Avionics makes aircraft instrumentation. Their basic navigation radio requires $80 in variable costs and requires $2,000 per month in fixed costs. If they process the radio further to enhance its functionality, it will require an additional $25 per unit of variable costs, but no change to the fixed costs. The marketing manager believes they would be able to boost their price of the radio from $260 to $280. In making this decision, the amount of fixed costs per month is a relevant piece of information.

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Definitions:

Mark-Up

The markup on goods’ cost intended to defray overhead expenditures and yield profit.

Operating Expenses

The costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business.

Operating Profit

Earnings derived from a corporation's principal operations, before subtracting interest and taxes.

Cash Discount Rate

A reduction on the invoice price offered by sellers to encourage prompt payment from the buyer.