Question

Blossom, Inc., manufactures golf clubs in three models. For the year, the Big Bart line has a net loss of $4,700 from sales $201,000, variable costs $175,000, and fixed costs $30,700. If the Big Bart line is eliminated, $19,800 of fixed costs will remain. Prepare an analysis showing whether the Big Bart line should be eliminated. (Enter negative amounts using either a negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45).) g

Answer 1

Answer:

Analysis of the Big Bart line discontinuity

Opportunity Costs :

Sales                                                        ($201,000)

Savings :

Variable Costs                                          $175,000

Fixed Costs ($30,700 - $19,800)              $10,900

Financial Advantage / (Disadvantage)     ($15,100)

Conclusion :

Do not eliminate / discontinue Big Bart line.

Explanation:

The results show that closing Big Bart line results in a contribution towards fixed cost being lost to the amount of $15,100. Therefore leaving the entire company in a worse off position.