Snapper Tool Company Has a Production Capacity of 3,000 Units

question 116

Multiple Choice

Snapper Tool Company has a production capacity of 3,000 units per month,but current production is only 2,500 units.Total manufacturing costs are $60 per unit and marketing costs are $16 per unit.Doug Levy offers to purchase 500 units at $76 each for the next five months.Should Snapper accept the one-time-only special order if only absorption-costing data are available?

• A) Yes, good customer relations are essential.
• B) No, the company will only break even.
• C) No, since only the employees will benefit.
• D) Yes, since operating profits will most likely increase.

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