What would be the financial advantage (disadvantage) from dropping product V86O?

A) ($35,000)
B) ($5,000)
C) $35,000
D) $5,000

The parentheses around ($35,000) indicate a negative value, meaning dropping product V86O would result in a financial disadvantage of $35,000. Therefore, the best choice is A.

The company would forego the profit of $35,000 if this product were dropped.
Reference: CH11-Ref8
Balser Corporation manufactures and sells a number of products, including a product called JYMP.Results for last year for the manufacture and sale of JYMPs are as follows: Balser is trying to decide whether to discontinue the manufacture and sale of JYMPs.All expenses other than fixed manufacturing overhead are avoidable if the product is dropped.None of the fixed manufacturing overhead is avoidable.