Answer:
The correct option is B,$537,600
Explanation:
The sales to outside customers would reduce by 12,800 units (40,000-27,200) due to the fact that the special order of 8,000 special heavy-duty motors per year need be considered.
The contribution per unit=selling price -variable cost
selling price per unit is $59
variable cost per unit is $17
contribution margin per unit=$59-$17=$42
Lost contribution=units of sales lost*contribution margin per unit
lost contribution=12,800*$42=$537,600
By accepting the special order the company lose $537,600 contribution margin ,hence the correct option is option B