Question

Assuming the Fashion line is discontinued, total fixed costs remain unchanged, and the space formerly used to produce the Fashion line is used to increase the production of Hiking boots by 250%, how will operating income be affected

Answer 1

A) Increase $137,500

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation for how will operating income be affected

CHANGE IN OPERATING INCOME

Sales Revenue (Additional) $850,000

(250 %* 340,000)

Less Variable expenses (Additional) ($587,500)

(250 % *$ 235,000)

Contribution Margin $ 262,500

($850,000-$587,500)

Less Fixed Expenses ($76,000)

($262,500-$76,000)

Operating Income $ 186,500

( $ 262,500-$76,000)

Less Previous Operating Income ($49,000)

Operating Income $137,500 Increase

($ 186,500-$49,000)

Therefore the operating income will increase by $137,500