Q.69.   Sonic Inc., a manufacturer of power tools, decides to offer a rebate of $120 on its 16-inch mid-range chain saw, which currently has a retail price $520. Sonic Inc. estimate that, as a result of the rebate, sales of this model will increase from 60,000 to 80,000 units next year. The profit margin for Benson before the rebate is $180. Based on the given information, does it make sense for Sonic Inc. to offer the rebate? A. No, since costs are $6,000,000 more than benefits. B. No, since costs are $6,800,000 more than benefits. D. Yes, since the benefits are $7,300,000 more than the costs. C. Yes, since the benefits are $3,400,000 more than the costs. E. The answer cannot be determined based on the information given.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)
13th Edition
ISBN:9781337395083
Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves
Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves
Chapter21: Supply Chains And Working Capital Management
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 10MC
icon
Related questions
Question

Q.69.

 

Sonic Inc., a manufacturer of power tools, decides to offer a rebate of $120 on its 16-inch mid-range chain saw, which currently has a retail price $520. Sonic Inc. estimate that, as a result of the rebate, sales of this model will increase from 60,000 to 80,000 units next year. The profit margin for Benson before the rebate is $180.

Based on the given information, does it make sense for Sonic Inc. to offer the rebate?

A. No, since costs are $6,000,000 more than benefits.

B. No, since costs are $6,800,000 more than benefits.

D. Yes, since the benefits are $7,300,000 more than the costs.

C. Yes, since the benefits are $3,400,000 more than the costs.

E. The answer cannot be determined based on the information given.

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Trade Credit
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course…
Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course…
Finance
ISBN:
9781337395083
Author:
Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis
Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis
Accounting
ISBN:
9781337788281
Author:
James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach
Publisher:
Cengage Learning