Ouzts corporation is considering alternative a and alternative b. costs associated with the alternatives are listed below:

alternative a alternative b
materials costs
$ 40,000 $ 56,000
processing costs
$ 37,000 $ 37,000
equipment rental
$ 13,000 $ 13,000
occupancy costs
$ 15,000 $ 22,000

what is the financial advantage (disadvantage) of alternative b over alternative a?

Disadvantage of $23000

Explanation:

Costs associated with Alternative A:

40000+37000+13000+15000

Total cost = $105000

Cost associated with Alternative B:

56000+37000+13000+22000

Total cost = $128000

To find the advantage/disadvantage we have to find the difference in the costs: 105000 - 128000

Disadvantage of $23000

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