Hazel Company makes an unassembled product that it currently sells for $55. Production costs are $20. Hazel is considering assembling the product and selling it for $68. The cost to assemble the product is estimated at $12. What decision should Hazel make? A) Sell before assembly; net income per unit will be $12 greater. B) Sell before assembly; net income per unit will be $1 greater. C) Process further; net income per unit will be $13 greater. D) Process further; net income per unit will be $1 greater. 24 E) none of the above

Hazel Company makes an unassembled product that it currently sells for $55. Production costs are $20. Hazel is considering assembling the product and selling it for $68. The cost to assemble the product is estimated at $12. What decision should Hazel make? A) Sell before assembly; net income per unit will be $12 greater. B) Sell before assembly; net income per unit will be $1 greater. C) Process further; net income per unit will be $13 greater. D) Process further; net income per unit will be $1 greater. 24 E) none of the above

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