Caren's Canoes Is Considering Relaxing Its Credit Standards to Encourage

Multiple Choice

Caren's Canoes is considering relaxing its credit standards to encourage more sales. As a result, sales are expected to increase
15 percent from 300 canoes per year to 345 canoes per year. The average collection period is expected to increase to 40 days
from 30 days and bad debts are expected to double the current 1 percent level. The price per canoe is $850, the variable cost per canoe is $650 and the average cost per unit at the 300 unit level is $700. The firm's required return on investment is 20
percent.
-What is the firm's additional profit contribution from sales under the proposed relaxation of credit standards?

A) $2,250
B) $69,000
C) $9,000
D) $6,750