Answer:
Operating cash flow increases by
Correct option is D $1,089
Explanation:
Current operating cash flow
Sales - Costs = $19 X 1,650 = $31,350 - $11,550 - $4,700 -$1,100 = 14,000
Now less: taxes = $14,000 X 34% = $4,760
Net of taxes income = $14,000 - $4,760 = $9,240
This is operating profit
Operating cash flow = Operating profit + Depreciation = $9,240 + $1,100 = $10,340
In case variable cost is decreased by $1 per unit then
Sales - Costs = $19 X 1,650 = $31,350 - $9,900 - $4,700 -$1,100 = 15,650
Now Less: Taxes = $15,650 X 34% = $5,321
Income net of taxes = $15,650 - $5,321 = $10,329
This is operating profit
Operating cash flow = Operating profit + Depreciation = $10,329 + $1,100 = $11,429
Change in operating cash flow = $11,429 - $10,340 = $1,089
Since this value is $1,089 positive correct option is D