BBM Corporation's Managers Are Attempting to Build a New Product

question 9

Multiple Choice

BBM Corporation's managers are attempting to build a new product, a better mousetrap. They began by determining the features customers wanted and what they would pay for those features. BBM's engineers then reverse-engineered a competitor's product to understand its design and related production processes. Their analysis indicated that customers would pay $10.00 for a better mousetrap.
If BBM's required profit margin is 25%, the target cost of a better mousetrap is:

• A) $2.50
• B) $7.50
• C) $12.50
• D) None of the above

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