Materials Used by Layton Company's Division 1 Are Currently Purchased

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Essay

Materials used by Layton Company's Division 1 are currently purchased from outside supplier at $58 per unit. Division 2 is able to supply Division 1 with 20,000 units at a variable cost of $46 per unit. The two divisions have recently negotiated a transfer price of $50 per unit for the 20,000 units.​
a. By how much will each division's income increase as a result of this transfer?
b. What is the total increase in income for Layton Company?

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