Bluebird Mfg

question 146

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 incremental cost will be:

• A) $38,750.
• B) $7,500.
• C) $33,750.
• D) $11,250.
• E) $45,000.

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