The following information relates to current production of outdoor chaise lounges Backyard Posh:

Variable manufacturing costs per unit	$102.00
Total fixed manufacturing costs	$525,000
Variable marketing and administrative costs per unit	$30.00
Total fixed marketing and administrative costs	$250,000

The regular selling price per chaise lounge is $300.00. The company is analyzing the opportunity to accept a special sales order for 200 chaise lounges at a price of $200.00 per unit. Fixed costs would increase by $20,000. The company has the capacity to produce 15,000 chaise lounges per year, but is currently producing and selling 10,000 chaise lounges per year. Regular sales will not be affected by the special order. If the company were to accept this special order, how would operating income be affected?

A.

Decrease by $6,400This is the correct answer.

B.

Increase by $6,400

C.

Decrease by $13,600

D.

Increase by $13,600