Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 93

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Snowy River Transformers is in the process of evaluating a new product using the following information:
∙ A new transformer has two production runs each year,each with $10 000 in set-up costs.
∙ The new transformer incurred $30 000 in development costs and is expected to be produced over the next three years.
∙ Direct costs of producing the transformers are $40 000 per run of 5000 transformers.
∙ Indirect manufacturing costs charged to each run are $45 000.
∙ Destination charges for each transformer average $1.00.
∙ Customer service expenses average $0.20 per transformer.
∙ The transformers are selling for $25 the first year and will increase by $3 each year thereafter.
∙ Sales units equal production units each year.
-What is the estimated life-cycle operating profit for the first year?

• A)$18 000
• B)$48 000
• C)$20 000
• D)$119 000

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