The production cost information for Blossom's Salsa is as follows: Blossom's...

70.2K

Verified Solution

Question

Accounting

The production cost information for Blossom's Salsa is as follows:

Blossom's Salsa Production Costs April 2020
Production 23,000 Jars of Salsa
Ingredient cost (variable) $13,800
Labor cost (variable) 9,660
Rent (fixed) 4,300
Depreciation (fixed) 6,000
Other (fixed) 1,400
Total $35,160

The company is currently producing and selling 345,000 jars of salsa annually. The jars sell for $7.00 each. The company is considering lowering the price to $6.30. Suppose this action will increase sales to 391,000 jars.

(a)

What is the incremental cost associated with producing an extra 46,000 jars of salsa?

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students