The Primary Difference Between a Cost-Based Transfer Price and a Market-Based

question 26

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between a cost-based transfer price and a market-based transfer price is

• A) that the market-based price is usually lower.
• B) that the cost-based price will always be more advantageous to the company's overall profit.
• C) the appropriate profit factor.
• D) the influence of an external source for the raw material or part.

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