Rubber City Cycles manufactures carbon fiber bicycle frames for professional racing and avid amateur cyclists. Rubber City has found a CNC (computer numerical control)machine that will significantly reduce manufacturing waste while improving the quality of the frames. The new CNC machine will increase annual fixed costs by $117,850, but will decrease variable cost per unit by $190. Rubber City expects to sell 650 frames next year. Annual data for the current system are as follows:
By what amount will Rubber City's operating income increase (decrease)if they purchase the new CNC machine?

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Rubber City Cycles manufactures carbon fiber bicycle frames for professional racing and avid amateur cyclists. Rubber City has found a CNC (computer numerical control)machine that will significantly reduce manufacturing waste while improving the quality of the frames. The new CNC machine will increase annual fixed costs by $117,850, but will decrease variable cost per unit by $190. Rubber City expects to sell 650 frames next year. Annual data for the current system are as follows:
 By what amount will Rubber City's operating income increase (decrease)if they purchase the new CNC machine?

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The Answer of Rubber City Cycles manufactures carbon fiber bicycle frames for professional racing and avid amateur cyclists. Rubber City has found a CNC (computer numerical control)machine that will significantly reduce manufacturing waste while improving the quality of the frames. The new CNC machine will increase annual fixed costs by $117,850, but will decrease variable cost per unit by $190. Rubber City expects to sell 650 frames next year. Annual data for the current system are as follows:
 By what amount will Rubber City's operating income increase (decrease)if they purchase the new CNC machine?

Rubber City Cycles Manufactures Carbon Fiber Bicycle Frames for Professional