Rica Company Is a Price-Taker and Uses a Target-Pricing Approach

question 70

Multiple Choice

Rica Company is a price-taker and uses a target-pricing approach. Refer to the following information: $\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline\text { Production volume } & 600,000& \text { units per year } \\\hline \text { Market price } & \$ 30 &\text { per unit }\\\hline \text { Desired operating income } & 15 \% &\text { of total assets } \\\hline \text { Total assets } & \$ 13,900,000\\\hline\end{array}$
-How much is the desired profit for the year?

• A) $1,440,000
• B) $18,000,000
• C) $2,700,000
• D) $2,085,000

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Definitions:

Outside Supplier

A third-party entity that provides goods or services to a company, which are not produced in-house.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs of production, indicating how much revenue contributes to fixed costs and profits.

Motor Division

A specialized department or subsidiary within a company focused on the development and manufacturing of engines or motor vehicles.

Maximum Price

The highest price that can be charged for a product or service, often set by regulatory authorities or by market conditions.