Question

Lusk Corporation produces and sells 15,800 units of Product X each month.
The selling price of Product X is $28 per unit, and variable expenses are $22 per unit.
A study has been made concerning whether Product X should be discontinued.
The study shows that $72,000 of the $108,000 in fixed expenses charged to Product X would not be avoidable, even if the product was discontinued.
If Product X is discontinued, the company's overall net operating income would:______.
a. decrease by $58,800 per month
b. Increase by $13,200 per month
c. increase by $49,200 per month
d. decrease by $49,200 per month

Answer 1

Answer:

a. decrease by $58,800 per month

Explanation:

The computation is shown below;

Particulars                                 Amount

Contribution from product X   $94,800 ($28 - $22) × 15,800 units

Less: Fixed cost                        -$108,000

Net loss avoided                        -$13,200

Non-avoidable fixed cost            $72,000

The Total cost in case the product fall $58,800

Hence, the correct option is a.