The financial advantage the company gains by accepting the special order of 300 units is $1,575.
Data and Calculations:
Units of sales for special order = 300 units
The unit price for the special order = $38.25
Normal selling price per unit = $48
Estimated unit product cost:
Direct materials $ 18
Direct labor 12
Manufacturing overhead 10
Total cost $ 40
Variable manufacturing overhead = $3
Fixed manufacturing overhead = $7 ($10 -$3)
Total relevant cost = $33 ($18 + $12 + $3)
The per unit financial advantage of accepting the special order = $5.25 ($38.25 - $33)
Thus, the financial advantage accruing to the company for accepting the special order of 300 units is $1,575 (300 x $5.25).
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