Zildjian Corporation Manufactures a Single Product with the Following Unit

question 127

Multiple Choice

Zildjian Corporation manufactures a single product with the following unit costs for 1,250 units: Recently, a company approached Zildjian Corporation about buying 100 units for $5,100 each. Currently, the models are sold to dealers for $7,900. Zildjian Corporation's capacity is sufficient to produce the extra 100 units. No additional selling expenses would be incurred on the special order.
What is the profit earned by Zildjian Corporation on the original 1,250 units?

• A) $6,800,000
• B) $7,875,000
• C) $2,750,000
• D) $1,375,000

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Definitions:

Target Selling Price

The price at which a company aims to sell its product, usually based on market research and cost-plus profit considerations.

Outsourcing Production

The business practice of having goods or services produced by external organizations, typically to reduce costs.

Absorption Costing

An accounting methodology that includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.

Required Rate of Return

The minimum expected return on an investment necessary for it to be considered a worthwhile endeavor.