Asked by Felicia Thompson on May 19, 2024

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Mod Clothiers makes women's clothes. It costs $28 000 to produce 5000 pairs of polka-dot polyester pants. They have been unable to sell the pants at their usual price of $50.00. The company is evaluating two alternatives. They could sell the pants 'as is' for a total of $15 000 or they could modify the pants at a cost of $3000 and sell them for a total of $20 000.
What would be the effect on profit of modifying the pants and selling them as opposed to selling 'as is'?

A) $8000 decrease
B) $11 000 decrease
C) $2000 increase
D) $3000 increase

Polka-Dot Polyester Pants

Clothing items made from polyester fabric featuring a dotted pattern, known for their durability and ease of care.

Modify

To change or alter something, often to improve it or to make it suitable for a different purpose.

  • Analyze cost and revenue information to make profit-maximizing decisions for product modifications or sales strategies.
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Mohammad Rony HossainMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Selling 'as is' would result in a revenue of $15,000. Modifying and selling would result in a revenue of $20,000 but with an additional cost of $3,000. The net increase in revenue after modification costs is $2,000 ($20,000 - $15,000 - $3,000).