Helix Company is approached by a new customer to provide 1,680 units of its product at a special price of $6 per unit. The normal selling price of the product is $8 per unit. Helix is operating at 80% of its capacity of 10,900 units. No incremental fixed overhead will be incurred because of this order. Also, there will be no incremental fixed general and administrative costs because of this order. Special selling price of $6.00 per unit Direct materials of $1.00 per unit Direct labor of $2.00 per unit Variable overhead of $1.50 per unit Fixed overhead of $.70 per unit Fixed general and administrative costs of $.60 per unit Based on income, should Helix accept this new customer order at the special price?

SPECIAL OFFER ANALYSIS Per Unit Total Sales Variable costs Direct materials Direct labor Variable overhead Contribution margin Fixed costs Fixed overhead Fixed general and administrative Income (loss)