Oceanic Yachts Ltd. manufactures yacht hulls at a cost of $5,000 per unit. The hulls are sold to shipbuilders for $5,700 each. The company is evaluating whether to install decks, cabins, and motors to complete the yachts before selling them. The additional processing cost would be $3,000 per unit, and the fully assembled yachts could be sold for $9,000 each. Should the company sell the hulls as is, or process them further? Calculate the net benefit (cost). (Use a negative sign for the answer, if applicable.)

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Oceanic Yachts Ltd. manufactures yacht hulls at a cost of
$5,000 per unit. The hulls are sold to shipbuilders for $5,700
each. The company is evaluating whether to install decks,
cabins, and motors to complete the yachts before selling
them. The additional processing cost would be $3,000 per
unit, and the fully assembled yachts could be sold for $9,000
each.
Should the company sell the hulls as is, or process them
further? Calculate the net benefit (cost). (Use a negative sign
for the answer, if applicable.)
Transcribed Image Text:Oceanic Yachts Ltd. manufactures yacht hulls at a cost of $5,000 per unit. The hulls are sold to shipbuilders for $5,700 each. The company is evaluating whether to install decks, cabins, and motors to complete the yachts before selling them. The additional processing cost would be $3,000 per unit, and the fully assembled yachts could be sold for $9,000 each. Should the company sell the hulls as is, or process them further? Calculate the net benefit (cost). (Use a negative sign for the answer, if applicable.)
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