
Question Completion:
Benjamin Company had the following results of operations for the past year:
Sales (16,000 units at $9.90) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $158,400
Direct materials and direct labor            $94,400 Â
Overhead (20% variable) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14,400 Â
Selling and administrative expenses (all fixed) Â 31,800 Â (140,600)
Operating income                                $17,800
Answer:
Benjamin Company
The company's profits will increase by $6,635.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Variable costs of production:
Direct materials and labor = $5.90 ($94,400/16,000)
Variable overhead = $0.18 ($2,880/16,000)
Fixed overhead = $11,520 ($14,400 - $2,880)
Fixed selling and admin. expense = $31,800
Relevant costs:
Direct materials and labor ($5.90 * 4,300) = $25,300
Variable overhead ($0.18 * 4,300) = Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 774
Fixed overhead = Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 630
Selling and admin. expense = Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 330
Total relevant costs for the special offer = Â Â $27,034
Sales revenue ($7.83 * 4,300) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $33,669
Profit from the special offer = Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $6,635