Reference no: EM132733537
Question - Robert Inc. is selling 30,000 bags of its product and the full capacity is 32,000 bags per month. Robert received a request for a special order of 7,000 bags from Hamilton Corp.. The total special selling price for the order was $190,000. There would be no variable selling costs but there would be a one-time $3,500 packing and delivery cost for Robert. The following information is provided about Robert's current operations:
Sales and production cost data for 30,000 bags, per bag: Sales price $45
Variable manufacturing costs 14
Variable selling costs 3
Fixed manufacturing costs 20
Fixed marketing costs 5
Assume there would be no other costs associated with the special order. Hamilton requires that Robert fill the entire order of 7,000 bags.
Required -
1. What is the total relevant cost of filling this special sales order?
2. What would be the change in operating income if the special order is accepted?