Two of the Decentralized Divisions of Gamberi Electronics Corporation Are

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Multiple Choice

Two of the decentralized divisions of Gamberi Electronics Corporation are the Plastics Division and the Components Division. The Plastics Division sells molded parts to both the Components Division and to customers outside the corporation.Assume that the Plastics Division is currently operating with idle capacity. Also assume that the Components Division wants to purchase from Plastics all of the additional parts that could be made with this idle capacity. In order to increase its current level of profitability, the Plastics Division should accept any transfer price on these additional parts that is above the:

• A) variable cost of the additional parts.
• B) full (absorption) cost of the additional parts.
• C) variable cost of the additional parts plus the lost contribution margin on all units that could no longer be sold to customers outside the corporation.
• D) full (absorption) cost of the additional parts plus the lost contribution margin on all units that could no longer be sold to customers outside the corporation.

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Definitions:

Elasticity of Demand

An indicator of the variation in the amount of a good or service desired with respect to its price fluctuation.

Slightly Inelastic

Describes demand or supply that is only marginally responsive to changes in price, with the quantity demanded or supplied changing by a smaller percentage than the price change.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specific period.

Supply

The total amount of a product or service available for purchase at any given price level in a given market.