Question

Product A is normally sold for $9.60 per unit. A special price of $7.20 is offered for the export market. The variable production cost is $5.00 per unit. An additional export tariff of 15% of revenue must be paid for all export products. Assume there is sufficient capacity for the special order.
Required:
A. Prepare a differential analysis dated March 16 on whether to reject (Alternative 1) or accept (Alternative 2) the special order.
B. Should the special order be rejected (Alternative 1) or accepted (Alternative 2)?
2) Product B has revenue of $39,500, variable cost of goods sold of $25,500, variable selling expenses of $16,500, and fixed costs of $15,000, creating a loss from operations of $17,500.
Required:
A. Prepare a differential analysis as of May 9 to determine if Product B should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2), assuming fixed costs are unaffected by the decision.
B. Determine if Product B should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2).

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Differential Analysis dated March 16

                                    Reject            Accept

Sales revenue per unit  $0              $7.20

Variable production cost 0                5.00

Additional export tariff     0                 1.08

Total variable costs          0             $6.08

Net income                    $0                $1.12

B. The special order should be accepted.

2) Product B:

Revenue of $39,500

Variable cost of goods sold of $25,500

Variable selling expenses of $16,500

Fixed costs of $15,000

Operational loss $17,500

Differential Analysis of May 9

                                    Reject            Accept

Sales revenue             $0                $39,500

Variable costs:

Product                        $0                 25,500

Selling                          $0                  16,500

Fixed costs                  $15,000         15,000

Total costs                   $15,000      $57,000

Net loss                       $15,000       $17,500

B) Product B should be discontinued.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Normal selling price per unit of Product A = $9.60

Special order price for the export market = $7.20

Variable production cost = $5.00 per unit

Additional export tariff = $1.08 ($7.20 * 15%)

Total variable production and export costs = $6.08