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Quantum manufactures parts that are used in the production of washers and dryers. The following costs are associated with Part No. 41:  Direct materials $60 Direct labour 29 Variable manufacturing overhead 32 Fixed manufacturing overhead 10 Variable selling costs 9\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Direct materials } & \$ 60 \\\hline \text { Direct labour } & 29 \\\hline \text { Variable manufacturing overhead } & 32 \\\hline \text { Fixed manufacturing overhead } & 10 \\\hline \text { Variable selling costs } & 9 \\\hline\end{array} The company has received a special-order inquiry from an appliance manufacturer in Portugal for 16,000 units of Part No.41. A total of 30% of Quantum's fixed manufacturing overhead can be avoided on the order, and the variable selling costs per unit will amount to only $6. The minimum price that Quantum should charge the Portuguese manufacturer is:


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