Pederson Enterprises produces giant stuffed bears. Each bear consists of $12 of variable costs and $9 of fixed costs and sells for $45. A wholesaler offers to buy 6,000 units at $14 each, of which Pederson has the capacity to produce. Pederson will incur extra shipping costs of $1 per bear. What is the incremental income or loss that Pederson Enterprises would realize by accepting the special order? Should Pederson Enterprises accept the special order?
Pederson Enterprises produces giant stuffed bears. Each bear consists of $12 of variable costs and $9 of fixed costs and sells for $45. A wholesaler offers to buy 6,000 units at $14 each, of which Pederson has the capacity to produce. Pederson will incur extra shipping costs of $1 per bear. What is the incremental income or loss that Pederson Enterprises would realize by accepting the special order? Should Pederson Enterprises accept the special order?
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Transcribed Image Text:**Pederson Enterprises Special Order Analysis**
Pederson Enterprises produces giant stuffed bears. Each bear consists of $12 of variable costs and $9 of fixed costs and sells for $45. A wholesaler offers to buy 6,000 units at $14 each, of which Pederson has the capacity to produce. Pederson will incur extra shipping costs of $1 per bear.
- **What is the incremental income or loss that Pederson Enterprises would realize by accepting the special order?**
- **Should Pederson Enterprises accept the special order?**
*Note: Analyze whether the special order will contribute to additional income or result in a loss by comparing the revenues from the order against the variable costs and any additional expenses incurred.*
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