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Consider the monthly production cost information for Santiago's Salsa given below.
Santiago's Salsa Production Costs April 2020
Production - Jars of salsa 25,000
Ingredient cost (variable) $20,000
Labor cost (variable) $12,000
Rent (fixed) $5,000
Depreciation (fixed) $6,000
Other (fixed) $1,000
Total $44,000
The company is currently producing and selling 325,000 jars of salsa annually. The salsa sells for $ 5.00 each.
The company is considering lowering the price to $ 4.60 .
Suppose the action will increase sales to 375,000 jars of salsa.
Problem a. What is the incremental cost associated with producing an extra 50,000 jars of salsa?
Problem b. What is the incremental annual revenue associated with the price reduction of $ 0.40 per jar?
Problem c. Should Santiago's lower the price of its salsa? Explain why.