The Lamar Company Manufactures Wiring Tools

Multiple Choice

The Lamar Company manufactures wiring tools. The company is currently producing well below its full capacity. The Boston Company has approached Lamar with an offer to buy 10,000 tools at $1.75 each. Lamar sells its tools wholesale for $1.85 each; the average cost per unit is $1.83, of which $0.27 is fixed costs. If Lamar were to accept Boston's offer, what would be the increase in Lamar's operating profits?

A) $800
B) $1,000
C) $1,900
D) $2,900