Essay
Kasten, Inc. budgeted 10,000 widgets for production during 2010. Kasten has capacity to produce 12,000 units. Fixed factory overhead is allocated to production. The following estimated costs were provided:
Instructions
Answer each of the following independent questions:
1. Kasten received an order for 1,000 units from a new customer in a country in which Kasten has never done business. This customer has offered $43 per widget. Should Kasten accept the order?
2. Kasten received an offer from another company to manufacture the same quality widgets for $39. Should Kasten let someone else manufacture all 10,000 widgets and focus only on distribution?
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