Lessard Corporation manufactures a product with the following full unit costs at a avolume of 2,000 units:
Direct materials $ 400
Direct labor 160
Manufacturing Overhead (30% variable) 300
Selling Expenses (50% variable) 150
Administrative Expenses (10% variable) 140
Total Per Unit $ 1,150
A company recently approached Lessard’s management with an offer to purchase 200 units for $900 each. Lessard currently sells the product to dealers for $1,300 each. Lessard’s capacity is sufficient to produce the extra 200 units. No selling expenses would be incurred on the special order. If Lessard’s management accepts the offer, profits will:
A. Decrease by $50,000
B. Increase by $47,200
C. Increase by $127,000
D. Decrease by $80,000