Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 13

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Frank's Computer Monitors, Inc., currently sells 17" monitors for $270. It has costs of $210. A competitor is bringing a new 17" monitor to market that will sell for $225. Management believes it must lower the price to $225 to compete in the market for 17" monitors. Marketing believes that the new price will cause sales to increase by 10%, even with a new competitor in the market. Frank's sales are currently 10,000 monitors per year.
-What is the target cost if the company wants to maintain its same income level, and marketing is correct (rounded to the nearest cent) ?

• A)$168.75
• B)$170.46
• C)$185.00
• D)$210.00

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Definitions:

Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing

A method of costing that assigns costs to products based on the estimated time required for activities and the cost of supplying those activities.

Customer Service Department

A division within a company that handles inquiries, complaints, and other interactions with customers to ensure satisfaction and support.

Capacity Analysis

The process of determining the maximum level of output a company or production facility can achieve within a given period, considering limitations such as equipment and labor.

Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing

A refinement of activity-based costing that assigns costs based on the actual duration activities take, using predetermined time estimates.