Comics Plus has a current production level of 200,000 comics per month. Unit costs at this level are: Current monthly sales are 180,000 units. Printers Ltd. has contacted Comics Plus about purchasing 15,000 units at $1.00 each. Current sales would not be affected by the special order, and variable marketing/ distributing costs would not be incurred on the special order.
What is Comics Plus' change in profits if the order is accepted?
A) $6,000 increase
B) $6,000 decrease
C) $7,500 increase
D) $9,000 increase
E) $3,000 increase

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Comics Plus has a current production level of 200,000 comics per month. Unit costs at this level are:  Current monthly sales are 180,000 units. Printers Ltd. has contacted Comics Plus about purchasing 15,000 units at $1.00 each. Current sales would not be affected by the special order, and variable marketing/ distributing costs would not be incurred on the special order.
What is Comics Plus' change in profits if the order is accepted?
A) $6,000 increase 
B) $6,000 decrease 
C) $7,500 increase 
D) $9,000 increase 
E) $3,000 increase

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The Answer of Comics Plus has a current production level of 200,000 comics per month. Unit costs at this level are:  Current monthly sales are 180,000 units. Printers Ltd. has contacted Comics Plus about purchasing 15,000 units at $1.00 each. Current sales would not be affected by the special order, and variable marketing/ distributing costs would not be incurred on the special order.
What is Comics Plus' change in profits if the order is accepted?
A) $6,000 increase 
B) $6,000 decrease 
C) $7,500 increase 
D) $9,000 increase 
E) $3,000 increase

Comics Plus Has a Current Production Level of 200,000 Comics