Q.69.   Sonic Inc., a manufacturer of power tools, decides to offer a rebate of $120 on its 16-inch mid-range chain saw, which currently has a retail price $520. Sonic Inc. estimate that, as a result of the rebate, sales of this model will increase from 60,000 to 80,000 units next year. The profit margin for Benson before the rebate is $180. Based on the given information, does it make sense for Sonic Inc. to offer the rebate? A. No, since costs are $6,000,000 more than benefits. B. No, since costs are $6,800,000 more than benefits. D. Yes, since the benefits are $7,300,000 more than the costs. C. Yes, since the benefits are $3,400,000 more than the costs. E. The answer cannot be determined based on the information given.

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Sonic Inc., a manufacturer of power tools, decides to offer a rebate of $120 on its 16-inch mid-range chain saw, which currently has a retail price $520. Sonic Inc. estimate that, as a result of the rebate, sales of this model will increase from 60,000 to 80,000 units next year. The profit margin for Benson before the rebate is $180.

Based on the given information, does it make sense for Sonic Inc. to offer the rebate?

A. No, since costs are $6,000,000 more than benefits.

B. No, since costs are $6,800,000 more than benefits.

D. Yes, since the benefits are $7,300,000 more than the costs.

C. Yes, since the benefits are $3,400,000 more than the costs.

E. The answer cannot be determined based on the information given.

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