Bluebird Mfg

question 136

Multiple Choice

Bluebird Mfg.has received a special one-time order for 15,000 bird feeders at $3 per unit.Bluebird currently produces and sells 75,000 units at $7.00 each.This level represents 80% of its capacity.These bird feeders would be marketed under the wholesaler's name and would not affect Bluebird's sales through its normal channels.Production costs for these units are $3.50 per unit,which includes $2.25 variable cost and $1.25 fixed cost.If Bluebird accepts this additional business,the effect on net income will be:

• A)$45,000 increase.
• B)$11,250 increase.
• C)$33,750 increase.
• D)$7,500 decrease.
• E)$33,750 decrease.

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Definitions:

Expected Expenses

Anticipated costs or expenditures that a company or individual forecasts to occur over a specific period, based on historical data and projected budgets.

Raw Materials Inventory

Raw materials inventory accounts for the total cost of all components and materials that are yet to be used in the manufacturing process.

Budgeted Production

The quantity of products a company plans to produce over a specific period, based on forecasted sales and inventory levels.

Materials Needed

The raw goods and components required for the manufacturing or production of products.