Pett Company Produces a Part That Is Used in the Manufacture

question 47

Multiple Choice

Pett Company produces a part that is used in the manufacture of one of its products. The costs associated with the production of 5,000 units of this part are as follows:
Of the fixed factory overhead costs, $15,000 is avoidable.
-Assuming no other use of their facilities, the highest price that Pett should be willing to pay for 5,000 units of the part is

• A) $105,000.
• B) $70,000.
• C) $85,000.
• D) $60,000.

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