Istanbul company makes special kind of product. Variable costs are $221 per unit, and fixed costs are $30,000 per month. Istanbul sells 500 units per month at a sales price of $310. If the quality of the product is upgraded, the company believes it can increase the sales price to $349. If so, the variable cost will increase to $230 per unit. And the fixed costs will rise by 50%. If Istanbul decides to upgrade, how will operating income be affected? Increase by $3,000 Will remain the same Increase by $4,500 Decrease by $4,500 Decrease by $15,000

Istanbul company makes special kind of product. Variable costs are $221 per unit, and fixed costs are $30,000 per month. Istanbul sells 500 units per month at a sales price of $310. If the quality of the product is upgraded, the company believes it can increase the sales price to $349. If so, the variable cost will increase to $230 per unit. And the fixed costs will rise by 50%. If Istanbul decides to upgrade, how will operating income be affected? Increase by $3,000 Will remain the same Increase by $4,500 Decrease by $4,500 Decrease by $15,000

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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