Answer:
Effect on income= $34,500 decrease
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Sales= 14,900 units
Selling price= $31 per unit
Variable expenses= $25 per unit.
The study shows that $73,000 of the $113,000 in monthly fixed expenses charged to Product X would not be avoidable even if the product was discontinued.
First, we need to calculate the current income of Product X.
Net income= 14,900*(31 - 25) - 113,000= -$38,500
Now, the effect of discontinuing the product.
Effect on income= unavoidable fixed costs - current income
Effect on income= - 73,000 + 38,500
Effect on income= $34,500 decrease