An 18 Percent Increase in the Price of a Small

question 487

Multiple Choice

An 18 percent increase in the price of a small car results in a 10 percent increase in the quantity supplied. The price elasticity of supply is equal to

• A) 1.80.
• B) 0.55.
• C) 0.75.
• D) 0.40.

Evaluate how transfer prices affect divisional and overall corporate financial performance.

Analyze the impact of sales to external customers versus internal divisions on contribution margin.

Understand the concept of transfer pricing in intra-company transactions.

Calculate the minimum acceptable transfer price from a division's standpoint.

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