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Harris Company has a current production level of 20,000 units per month. Unit costs at this level are:

Direct materials $0.25
Direct labor 0.40
Variable overhead 0.15
Fixed overhead 0.20
Marketing - fixed 0.20
Marketing/distribution - variable 0.40

Current monthly sales are 18,000 units. Jimi Company has contacted Harris Company about purchasing 1,500 units at $2.00 each. Current sales would not be affected by the one-time-only special order, and variable marketing/distribution costs would not be incurred on the special order. What is Harris Company's change in operating profits if the special order is accepted?

A.

$400 decrease in operating profits

B.

$400 increase in operating profits

C.

$1,800 decrease in operating profits

D.

$1,800 increase in operating profits

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