Essay
The Transporter Business produces material handling equipment for use in commercial manufacturing. As part of its operations, Transporter has three distinct product lines: belts, conveyors, and elevators. The business is currently considering the elimination of the belt product line. The belt line's sales average $850 000 annually. Variable manufacturing costs and variable selling costs total $320 000 and $140 000, respectively. Fixed costs total $450 000, of which $120 000 are considered to be unavoidable.
Required:
(1) Prepare an analysis to determine the profit increase or decrease that would result if production of belts is discontinued.
(2) Should the business drop the belt line?
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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