A Custom Tailor Wishes to Use Target Profit Pricing to Establish

question 270

Multiple Choice

A custom tailor wishes to use target profit pricing to establish a price for a custom-designed business suit. Assume variable cost is $200 per suit, fixed cost is $44,000, and the target profit is $50,000 based on a volume of 50 suits. What price should be charged for a typical custom suit?

• A) $520
• B) $1,040
• C) $1,880
• D) $2,080
• E) $10,000

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