The Engine Division of the Taylor Corporation sells small engines to the outside market at a selling price of $143 per engine. The Engine Division is currently operating at a capacity of 51718 engines per year and is currently selling 35496 engines annually. The variable cost of producing an engine is $97. The Snowmobile Division of the Taylor Corporation currently purchases 20623 engines from an external supplier at a cost of $144 per engine.

What is the overall benefit to the company if a transfer of 20623 engines from the Engine Division to the Snowmobile Division takes place?

Select one:

a. $223069

b. $969281

c. $766835

d. $0