Use the Following Data for the Next 2 Questions

question 101

Multiple Choice

Use the following data for the next 2 questions:
A manufacturer operating with excess capacity has been asked to fill a special order at $7.25 per unit. The regular price is $10 per unit. No other use of the currently idle capacity can be found. The manufacturer's usual variable costs per unit are $3.50 for direct materials, $2.00 for direct labor, $1.00 for variable overhead, and $0.50 for sales commission. No sales commission would be paid on this special order. The average fixed overhead cost per unit is $0.25.
-Under the general decision rule, the minimum price per unit for this special order is

• A) $7.25
• B) $6.50
• C) $7.00
• D) $7.50

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Definitions:

Binding Contract

An agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law, where all parties have agreed to the terms through offer and acceptance.

Contractual Capacity

The legal ability of a person to enter into a binding contract.

Form a Contract

The process of creating a legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

Consideration

The benefit which is bargained for between the parties and is the essential reason for a party entering into a contract.