Answer the Following Question(s) Using the Information Below

question 92

Multiple Choice

Answer the following question(s) using the information below.
Schmidt Corporation produces a part that is used in the manufacture of one of its products. The costs associated with the production of 10,000 units of this part are as follows:
Of the fixed factory overhead costs, $30,000 is avoidable.
-Assuming accepting the offer creates excess facility capacity that can be used to produce 2,000 units of another product that has a unit selling price of $24, variable costs of $12, and fixed cost allocation of $3. What is the highest price that Schmidt should be willing to pay Phil Company for 10,000 units of the part?

• A) $146,000
• B) $164,000
• C) $116,000
• D) $134,000
• E) $186,000

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