Honda Motor Company is considering offering a $1,800 rebate on its minivan, lowering the vehicle's price from $31,000 to $29,200. The marketing group estimates that this rebate will increase sales over the next year from 41,000 to 55,200 vehicles. Suppose Honda's profit margin with the rebate is $5,380 per vehicle. If the change in sales is the only consequence of this decision, what are its costs and benefits? Is it a good idea? Hint: View this question in terms of incremental profits. The cost of the rebate will be $ million. (Round to one decimal place.) The benefit of the rebate will be S million. (Round to one decimal place.) Is it a good idea? (Select from the drop-down menu.) Offering the rebate V look attractive.

Honda Motor Company is considering offering a $1,800 rebate on its minivan, lowering the vehicle's price from $31,000 to $29,200. The marketing group estimates that this rebate will increase sales over the next year from 41,000 to 55,200 vehicles. Suppose Honda's profit margin with the rebate is $5,380 per vehicle. If the change in sales is the only consequence of this decision, what are its costs and benefits? Is it a good idea? Hint: View this question in terms of incremental profits. The cost of the rebate will be $ million. (Round to one decimal place.) The benefit of the rebate will be S million. (Round to one decimal place.) Is it a good idea? (Select from the drop-down menu.) Offering the rebate V look attractive.

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