The Following Information Relates to a Product Produced by Ashland

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to a product produced by Ashland Company: Fixed selling costs are $1,000,000 per year.Although production capacity is 500,000 units per year,Ashland expects to produce only 400,000 units next year.The product normally sells for $80 each.A customer has offered to buy 60,000 units for $60 each.The customer will pay the transportation charge on the units purchased.If Ashland accepts the special order,the effect on income would be a

A) $120,000 increase
B) $360,000 increase
C) $840,000 increase
D) $1,200,000 decrease