R&W Manufacturing Company produces men's hiker shorts.The selling price of the shorts is $35.The following standard cost data per unit includes $7 direct material, $4 direct labor and $12 manufacturing overhead (50% variable, 50% fixed).R&W has received a special order for 200 pairs of shorts at a price of $20 each.The only additional cost of accepting the special order is a sales commission of $1 per unit.R&W has ample capacity to produce the special order without interrupting regular production.Ignoring qualitative factors, should R&W accept the special order?

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The Answer of R&W Manufacturing Company produces men's hiker shorts.The selling price of the shorts is $35.The following standard cost data per unit includes $7 direct material, $4 direct labor and $12 manufacturing overhead (50% variable, 50% fixed).R&W has received a special order for 200 pairs of shorts at a price of $20 each.The only additional cost of accepting the special order is a sales commission of $1 per unit.R&W has ample capacity to produce the special order without interrupting regular production.Ignoring qualitative factors, should R&W accept the special order?

R&W Manufacturing Company Produces Men's Hiker Shorts