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

Variable manufacturing costs per unit	$107
Total fixed manufacturing costs	$555,000
Variable marketing and administrative costs per unit	$35
Total fixed marketing and administrative costs	$300,000

The regular selling price per chaise lounge is $300. The company is analyzing the opportunity to accept a special sales order for 1,100 chaise lounges at a price of $215 per unit. Fixed costs would remain unchanged. The company has the capacity to produce 135,000 chaise lounges peryear, but is currently producing and selling 12,000 chaise lounges per year. Regular sales will not be affected by the special order. What is the impact on operating income if the company accepts the special order?

A.

Decrease by $236,500

B.

Increase by $236,500

C.

Increase by $80,300

D.

Decrease by $80,300