Division S Sold a Part to Both Division P and Outside

question 53

Multiple Choice

Division S sold a part to both Division P and outside customers last year. The revenues from these sales were $30,000 (1,000 units) and $35,000 (1,000 units) , respectively. Next year, S plans to increase the unit sales price to $42 and wants a proportionate increase in the sales price to Division P. The unit costs are $9 variable and $15 fixed. If Division P does not agree to the price increase, 50% of Division S's fixed costs will be eliminated. What is the highest price Division P would be willing to pay for external purchases?

• A) $36.00
• B) $16.50
• C) $30.00
• D) $28.50

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Definitions:

Present Value Concepts

Concepts that recognize that cash to be received (or paid) in the future is not the equivalent of the same amount of money received at an earlier date.

Net Cash Flows

The difference between cash inflows and cash outflows in a given period, reflecting the liquidity of a business.

Equal Cash Flows

Consistent payments or receipts over a period of time in an investment or finance context.

Fixed Intervals

Regular, specified periods of time between events or actions.