The Glass Shop, a Manufacturer of Large Windows, Is Experiencing

Multiple Choice

The Glass Shop, a manufacturer of large windows, is experiencing a bottleneck in its plant. Setup time at one of its workstations has been identified as the culprit. A manager has proposed a plan to reduce setup time at a cost of $72,000. The change will result in 8,000 additional windows. The selling price per window is $18, direct labour costs are $3 per window, and the cost of direct materials is $5 per window. Assume all units produced can be sold. The change will result in an increase in the throughput contribution of

A) $104,000.
B) $80,000.
C) $32,000.
D) $8,000.
E) $120,000.