Ashley’s company is looking to add two new printers that will increase fixed costs by $75,000. The variable costs are $50 per order. The two new printers allow the business to increase their orders by 5000 annually. How many orders would have to be added to justify buying these new printers, vs not making any changes and continuing as they are? What other considerations might you consider in whether or not to make this purchase or not?

Ashley’s company is looking to add two new printers that will increase fixed costs by $75,000. The variable costs are $50 per order. The two new printers allow the business to increase their orders by 5000 annually. How many orders would have to be added to justify buying these new printers, vs not making any changes and continuing as they are? What other considerations might you consider in whether or not to make this purchase or not?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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