Answer:
$1,200
Step-by-step explanation:
Since Arthur Company is producing below its capacity, it means it does not have to increase in plant capacity, I mean fixed costs in order to fulfil the special order, hence, in determining the increase in operating profits, we would only consider variable costs.
average cost per unit=variable cost per unit+fixed cost per unit
$0.96=variable cost per unit+$0.14
variable cost per unit=$0.96-$0.14
variable cost per unit=$0.82
Increase in operating profits=(special order price-variable cost per unit)*quantity of special order
special order price=$0.90
variable cost per unit=$0.82
quantity of special order=15000 utensils
Increase in operating profits=($0.90-$0.82)*15000
Increase in operating profits=$1,200