Division X of Charter Corporation Makes and Sells a Single

question 55

Multiple Choice

Division X of Charter Corporation makes and sells a single product that is used by manufacturers of forklift trucks.Presently,it sells 12,000 units per year to outside customers at $24 per unit.The annual capacity is 20,000 units,and the variable cost to make each unit is $16.Division Y of Charter Corporation would like to buy 10,000 units a year from Division X to use in its products.There would be no cost savings from transferring the units within the company rather than selling them on the outside market.What should be the lowest acceptable transfer price from the perspective of Division X?

• A) $16.00.
• B) $17.60.
• C) $21.40.
• D) $24.00.

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Definitions:

Freight Paid

The cost incurred by a company to transport goods, often recognized as an expense in the income statement.

Operating Expense

Costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Sales

The total amount of revenue generated by the selling of goods or services.

Sales Invoice

A document issued by a seller to a buyer that lists products or services provided and states the sum due for these.