Use the Following Information for the Next 3 Questions

question 37

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 3 questions.
Division X sells organic high-gluten flour to Division Y. Division X incurs costs of $0.375 per pound of flour. Division Y makes loaves of bread that sell for $2.50 each. Division Y incurs costs of $1.25 per loaf, excluding the cost of the flour. Each loaf of bread uses one-half pound of flour.
-What is the operating income per pound of flour for Division X if the transfer price is set at $0.625/lb?

• A) $0.25
• B) $0.4375
• C) $0.625
• D) $0.8125

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Definitions:

Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service that allows its owner to prevent others from using it without permission.

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of a good or service whereby individuals cannot be effectively excluded from using it, often resulting in public goods.

Public Good

A product or service that is made available to all members of society, characterized by non-excludability and non-rivalry in consumption.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation where some individuals consume more than their fair share of a public resource, or do not pay for their share, leading to underproduction or depletion of the resource.