Answer:
Dropping Sour would lead to a net loss of $(1,900)
Explanation:
To determine whether or not it will be profitable to drop a loss making product, we compare the savings in fixed cost to the lost contribution from dropping it.
It is noteworthy that only the fixed cost attributed to the product would be saved should it be discontinued.
The incremental analysis is done as follows:
Direct fixed cost of Sour = 30%× 7,000 = 2,100
Lost contribution = sales value - variable cost = 10,000-6,000= 4,000
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Lost contribution (4,000)
Savings in fixed cost <u> 2,100</u>
Net loss in contribution <u>(1,900</u>)
Dropping Sour would lead to a net loss of $(1,900)
