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Answer lie IUIUWING. Video Concepts, Inc. (VCI) manufactures a line of videocassette recorders (VCRs) that are distributed to large retailers. The line consists of three models of VCRs. The following data are available regarding the models: Model VCR Selling Price per Unit||Variable Cost per Unit Demand/Year (units) Model LX1 $175 $100 2.000 Model LX2| $250 $125 1,000 Model LX3 $300 $140 500 VCI is considering the addition of a fourth model to its line of VCRS: This model would be sold to retailers for $375. The variable cost of this unit is $225. The demand for the new Model LX4 is estimated to be 300 units per year. Sixty percent of these unit sales of the new model is expected to come from other models already being manufactured by VCI: - 20 percent from Model LX1 . 30 percent from Model LX2 50 percent from Model LX3. VCI will incur a fixed cost of $20,000 to add the new model to the line. Answer the following: . Based on the preceding data, should VCI add the new Model LX4 to its line of VCRS? Why? Make sure you are responding to each part of every question. You do not have to show your work for each question, but I recommend it because partial credit will be given for completing the right steps even if your final answer is incorrect

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