Answer: C. $ 2,750 net increase in operating income
Explanation:
Income if Blackberry syrup is sold as is;
= Sales price * No. of units
= 2.90 * 1,900
= $5,510
Income if Blackberry Syrup is processed further;
= (Sales price * No. of units) - Processing costs
= ( 5.4 * 1,900) - 2,000
= 10,260 - 2,000
= $8,260
Difference;
= 8,260 - 5,510
= $2,750