Division a Produces a Part with the Following Characteristics

question 174

Multiple Choice

Division A produces a part with the following characteristics:

Division B, another division in the company, would like to buy this part from Division A. Division B is presently purchasing the part from an outside source at $28 per unit. If Division A sells to Division B, $1 in variable costs can be avoided.
-Suppose that Division A has ample idle capacity to handle all of Division B's needs without any increase in fixed costs and without cutting into its sales to outside customers.From the point of view of Division A,any sales to Division B should be priced no lower than which of the following?

• A) $17.
• B) $18.
• C) $29.
• D) $30.

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Definitions:

Conversion Cost

The combined cost of direct labour and manufacturing overhead required to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Direct Labour

Employees who play a fundamental role in the assembly or creation of a company's products, contributing directly to the output.

Factory Overhead

Costs related to operating a manufacturing facility not directly tied to a specific product, including maintenance, utilities, and equipment depreciation.

Process Manufacturers

Companies that produce goods in bulk by combining ingredients or raw materials through a sequence of measured steps.