Classic Loungers is in the process of preparing a production cost budget for August. Actual costs in July for 400 chaise lounge chairs were: Materials cost                                           $  6,000 Labor cost                                                    8,000 Rent                                                             2,000 Depreciation                                                 4,000 Other fixed costs                                          5,000 Total                                                         $ 25,000             Material cost and Labor cost are considered variable. Each chair was sold for $160 in July. Management estimates that sales will increase to 440 chairs during August if the company lowers the selling price to $150 per chair.  What is the incremental profit (loss) associated with the price reduction?

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Classic Loungers is in the process of preparing a production cost budget for August. Actual costs in July for 400 chaise lounge chairs were:

Materials cost                                           $  6,000

Labor cost                                                    8,000

Rent                                                             2,000

Depreciation                                                 4,000

Other fixed costs                                          5,000

Total                                                         $ 25,000

           

Material cost and Labor cost are considered variable. Each chair was sold for $160 in July. Management estimates that sales will increase to 440 chairs during August if the company lowers the selling price to $150 per chair.  What is the incremental profit (loss) associated with the price reduction?

 

   

$(200)

   

$(2,200)

   

$2,100

   

$800

   

$600

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