Relay Corporation manufactures batons. Relay can manufacture 300,000 batons a year at a variable cost of $750,000 and a fixed cost of $450,000. Based on Relay’s predictions, 240,000 batons will be sold at the regular price of $5 each. In addition, a special order was placed for 60,000 batons to be sold at a 40 percent discount off the regular price. By what amount would income be increased or decreased as a result of the special order? (Show the step to support your decision)

Relay Corporation manufactures batons. Relay can manufacture 300,000 batons a year at a variable cost of $750,000 and a fixed cost of $450,000. Based on Relay’s predictions, 240,000 batons will be sold at the regular price of $5 each. In addition, a special order was placed for 60,000 batons to be sold at a 40 percent discount off the regular price. By what amount would income be increased or decreased as a result of the special order? (Show the step to support your decision)

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Chapter10: Short-term Decision Making

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