Miller Company produces speakers for home stereo units. The speakers are sold to retail stores for $30. Manufacturing and other costs are as follows:
Variable costs per unit:
$\begin{array}{lr}
\text { Variable costs per unit: }\
\text { Fixed costs per month:}\
\text { Direct materials } & \$ 9.00 \
\text { Factory overhead } & \$ 120,000 \
\text { Direct labour } & 4.50 \
\text { Selling and admin. } & 60,000 \
\text { Factory overhead } & 3.00\
\text { Total }&\$180,000\
\text { Distribution }&1.50\
\text { Total }&\$18.00
\end{array}$ The variable distribution costs are for transportation to the retail stores.The current production and sales volume is 20,000 per year.Capacity is 25,000 units per year.
-Refer to the figure.A Charlottetown wholesaler has proposed to place a special one-time order for 7,000 units at a special price of $25.20 per unit.The wholesaler would pay all distribution costs,but there would be additional fixed selling and administrative costs of $6,000.In addition,assume that overtime production is not possible and that all other information remains the same as the original data.What is the effect on profits if the special order is accepted?

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To calculate the effect on profits if the special order is accepted, we need to consider the additional revenue and the additional costs (both variable and fixed) associated with the special order. Additional Revenue = 7,000 units * $25.20/unit = $176,400Additional Variable Costs = 7,000 units * ($9 + $4.50 + $3 + $1.50) = 7,000 units * $18/unit = $126,000Additional Fixed Costs = $6,000Net Effect on Profits = Additional Revenue - Additional Variable Costs - Additional Fixed Costs = $176,400 - $126,000 - $6,000 = $44,400However, since the question asks for the effect on profits and the calculation provided does not match any of the options, it seems there was a mistake in the calculation process. Given the options, the closest to a reasonable outcome based on the provided data and typical calculation methods would be an increase, but the exact figure seems to be misaligned with the calculation provided. Revisiting the calculation with a focus on the correct approach:- The correct calculation for the effect on profits should consider the contribution margin per unit for the special order and the additional fixed costs.- Contribution Margin per Unit for Special Order = Selling Price per Unit - Variable Costs per Unit = $25.20 - $18 = $7.20- Total Contribution Margin for Special Order = 7,000 units * $7.20 = $50,400- Net Effect on Profits = Total Contribution Margin for Special Order - Additional Fixed Costs = $50,400 - $6,000 = $44,400Given the discrepancy and the options provided, it appears there was an error in the initial explanation. The correct answer should reflect the profit increase from accepting the special order, considering both the additional revenue and the additional costs (variable and fixed) directly attributable to the order. Without a direct match in the calculation to the options provided and acknowledging a mistake in the process, the focus should be on understanding how to correctly calculate the impact of a special order on profits, which involves subtracting the total additional costs from the additional revenue generated by the order.

Miller Company Produces Speakers for Home Stereo Units The Variable Distribution Costs Are for Transportation to the Retail