Minor Electric has received a special one-time order for 1,500 light fixtures (units) at $23 per unit. Minor currently produces and sells 7,500 units at $24.00 each. This level represents 75% of its capacity. Production costs for these units are $31.50 per unit, which includes $21.00 variable cost and $10.50 fixed cost. To produce the special order, a new machine needs to be purchased at a cost of $925 with a zero salvage value. Management expects no other changes in costs as a result of the additional production. If Minor wishes to earn $1,975 on the special order, the size of the order would need to be:

Ronald sees that his employer's stock has grown from $20 a share to $60 a share this year, while most stocks have seen only 5% growth. his employer offers to let him convert a large portion of his salary into stock options. what is not a valid reason to turn down the stock offer? a)stocks with high returns have high volatility, and ronald's company may not grow further. b)ronald may be taxed more for capital gains than he would be for employment income. c)stock options are illiquid, and ronald may not be able to use them to pay for unexpected bills. d)ronald would be committing stock fraud if he exercises the options.