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)?

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Reject (Alternative 1) $0.00

Accept (Alternative 2) $1.12

Differentials Effect on income (Alternative 2) $1.12

B. Accepted (Alternative 2)

Explanation:

a. Preparation of a differential analysis dated March 16 on whether to reject (Alternative 1) or accept (Alternative 2) the special order.

DIFFERENTIAL ANALYSIS

Reject (Alternative 1) or Accept (Alternative 2)

March 16

Reject Accept Differentials Effect on income

(Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2)

Revenue per unit $0.00 $7.20 $7.20

Costs:

Variable manufacturing costs per unit

$0.00 -$5.00 -$5.00

Export tariff per unit

$0.00 -$1.08 -$1.08

($7.20*15%=$1.08)

Income (Loss) per unit $0.00 $1.12 $1.12

b. Based on the above differential analysis

the special order should be ACCEPTED (Alternative 2).