Answer:
Differential income from the special order= $127,000
Explanation:
A company should accept a special order where the order generates additional contribution. i.e where the special order sales exceeds all relevant cost.
The relevant cost for decision to accept the special order are
I Incremental Revenue from the special order
2. incremental variable cost
Contribution per unit = 18-13=5
Total contribution from special order = contribution per unit × units
= 5× 25,400=$127,000
Differential income from the special order= $127,000
Note that whether or not the special order is accepted the fixed manufacturing and fixed operating expenses of would be incurred either way. Therefore , they are not relevant for the decision
