Company XYZ produces and sells scientific calculators. The company is currently producing and selling 10,000 units. At this level, the fixed expenses were $10,500. In order to expand sales, the company plans to reduce the selling price by $2, which is expected to improve unit sales by 40% and achieve fixed cost savings of $9,000. Given that the company does not pay commissions to its sales people, the variable expenses per unit are expected to remain the same. What would be the impact on profit? O a. Decrease by $6,000 O b. No change Oc. Increase by $1,000 O d. Increase by $2,000 O e. Decrease by $5,000

Company XYZ produces and sells scientific calculators. The company is currently producing and selling 10,000 units. At this level, the fixed expenses were $10,500. In order to expand sales, the company plans to reduce the selling price by $2, which is expected to improve unit sales by 40% and achieve fixed cost savings of $9,000. Given that the company does not pay commissions to its sales people, the variable expenses per unit are expected to remain the same. What would be the impact on profit? O a. Decrease by $6,000 O b. No change Oc. Increase by $1,000 O d. Increase by $2,000 O e. Decrease by $5,000

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