Robinson Corporation manufactures a single product with the following unit costs for 2,500 units: Direct materials...

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Robinson Corporation manufactures a single product with the following unit costs for 2,500 units: Direct materials Direct labor $55 40 Factory overhead (40% variable) 85 Selling expenses (60% variable) 40 Administrative expenses (20% variable) 25 Total per unit $245 Recently, a company approached Robinson Corporation about buying 1,000 units for $240. Currently, the models are sold to dealers for $440.50. Robinson's capacity is sufficient to produce the extra 1,000 units. No additional selling expenses would be incurred on the special order. Required: B. Should Robinson accept the special order if its goal is to maximize short-run profits? What will be the effect on income? $ Robinson Corporation manufactures a single product with the following unit costs for 2,500 units: Direct materials Direct labor $55 40 Factory overhead (40% variable) 85 Selling expenses (60% variable) 40 Administrative expenses (20% variable) 25 Total per unit $245 Recently, a company approached Robinson Corporation about buying 1,000 units for $240. Currently, the models are sold to dealers for $440.50. Robinson's capacity is sufficient to produce the extra 1,000 units. No additional selling expenses would be incurred on the special order. Required: B. Should Robinson accept the special order if its goal is to maximize short-run profits? What will be the effect on income? $

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