During 2016, the Beach Restaurant had sales revenues and food costs of $800,000 and $600,000, respectively. During 2017, Beach plans to introduce a new menu item that is expected to increase sales revenues by $100,000 and food costs by $40,000. Assuming no changes are expected for the other food items, operating profits for 2017 are expected to increase by

a.) $260,000.

b.) $100,000.

c.) $60,000.

d.) $40,000.