The Western Company Is Considering the Addition of a New

question 80

Multiple Choice

The Western Company is considering the addition of a new product to its current product lines. The expected cost and revenue data for the new product are as follows: If the new product is added to the existing product line, then sales of existing products will decline. As a consequence, the contribution margin of the other existing product lines is expected to drop $78,000 per year.
-What is the lowest selling price per unit among those listed below that could be charged for the new product and still make it economically desirable to add the new product?

• A)$240
• B)$222
• C)$291
• D)$249

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