Question

You own a small boutique that sells scented soaps and lotions as well as handmade jewelry. You are considering moving locations to a higher-traffic area of town. You believe this will increase your contribution margin from $127,000 to $218,000 per year. Rent, however, will increase by $400 per month, and utilities will increase by $150 per month. You will also need to hire two additional employees at a cost of $24,000 each annually.

Should you make the move?

A. Yes, because profit would increase by $84,400 annually.
B. Yes, because profit would increase by $36,400 annually.
C. No, because profit would decrease by $48,000 annually.
D. No, because profit would decrease by $6,600 annually.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Giving the following information:

You believe this will increase your contribution margin from $127,000 to $218,000 per year. Rent, however, will increase by $400 per month, and utilities will increase by $150 per month. You will also need to hire two additional employees for $24,000 each annually.

We need to calculate the effect of moving in the net income of the company:

Effect on income= (218,000 - 127,000) - (400*12) - (150*12) - 24,000*2

Effect on income= $36,400 increase