Horton Manufacturing Incorporated (HMI) is suffering from the effects of increased local and global competition for its main product, a lawn mower that is sold in discount stores throughout the United States. The following table shows the results of HMI’s operations for the most recent year: Sales (12,500 units @ $84) $ 1,050,000 Variable costs (12,500 @ $63) 787,500 Contribution margin $ 262,500 Fixed costs 296,100 Operating profit (loss) $ (33,600) 7. Refer to the original data. During the year, HMI saved $5 of unit variable cost per lawn mower by buying from a different manufacturer. However, changing the plant machinery to accommodate the new part means an additional $50,000 in fixed costs per year. Was this a wise change? Why or why not?
Horton Manufacturing Incorporated (HMI) is suffering from the effects of increased local and global competition for its main product, a lawn mower that is sold in discount stores throughout the United States. The following table shows the results of HMI’s operations for the most recent year: Sales (12,500 units @ $84) $ 1,050,000 Variable costs (12,500 @ $63) 787,500 Contribution margin $ 262,500 Fixed costs 296,100 Operating profit (loss) $ (33,600) 7. Refer to the original data. During the year, HMI saved $5 of unit variable cost per lawn mower by buying from a different manufacturer. However, changing the plant machinery to accommodate the new part means an additional $50,000 in fixed costs per year. Was this a wise change? Why or why not?
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Horton Manufacturing Incorporated (HMI) is suffering from the effects of increased local and global competition for its main product, a lawn mower that is sold in discount stores throughout the United States. The following table shows the results of HMI’s operations for the most recent year:
| Sales (12,500 units @ $84) | $ 1,050,000 |
|---|---|
| Variable costs (12,500 @ $63) | 787,500 |
| Contribution margin | $ 262,500 |
| Fixed costs | 296,100 |
| Operating |
$ (33,600) |
7. Refer to the original data. During the year, HMI saved $5 of unit variable cost per lawn mower by buying from a different manufacturer. However, changing the plant machinery to accommodate the new part means an additional $50,000 in fixed costs per year. Was this a wise change? Why or why not?
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