Suppose That the Watchband Department of Timex Sells Completed Watchbands

question 6

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the watchband department of Timex sells completed watchbands to the finished watch department. The finished watch department is charged the price it would have to pay an outside watchband manufacturer less a discount to reflect low sales and transportation costs. This method of pricing is called ____ pricing.

• A) zone
• B) actual full cost
• C) standard full cost
• D) cost plus investment
• E) market-based cost

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

The technique of determining interest by taking into account the original principal sum and the interest that has accrued in earlier cycles, with this process being carried out every three months.

Compounded Semi-Annually

Interest on an investment is calculated and added to the principal every six months, with future interest then calculated on the new total.

Fair Market Value

The price at which an asset would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, both having reasonable knowledge of all the relevant facts.

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