Ram Co. is trying to decide whether or not to discontinue one of its products, slow cookers. Last year's sales and expenses for slow cookers are as follows:   Sales   $65,000 Less expenses:         Variable costs $35,000       Fixed costs 48,000 83,000 Net operating loss   $(18,000)     If slow cookers are discontinued, 75% of the fixed costs can be avoided. At the same time, discontinuing slow cookers will have no effect on other products. What is the financial advantage or disadvantage of discontinuing slow cookers?  Multiple Choice a)$17,000 financial advantage b)$13,000 financial disadvantage c)$4,000 financial disadvantage d)$6,000 financial advantage

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Ram Co. is trying to decide whether or not to discontinue one of its products, slow cookers. Last year's sales and expenses for slow cookers are as follows:

 

Sales

 

$65,000

Less expenses:

 

 

    Variable costs

$35,000

 

    Fixed costs

48,000

83,000

Net operating loss

 

$(18,000)

 

 

If slow cookers are discontinued, 75% of the fixed costs can be avoided. At the same time, discontinuing slow cookers will have no effect on other products. What is the financial advantage or disadvantage of discontinuing slow cookers? 

Multiple Choice
a)$17,000 financial advantage
b)$13,000 financial disadvantage
c)$4,000 financial disadvantage
d)$6,000 financial advantage
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