Materials Used by Square Yard Products Inc

question 104

Multiple Choice

Materials used by Square Yard Products Inc. in producing Division 3's product are currently purchased from outside suppliers at a cost of $5 per unit. However, the same materials are available from Division 6. Division 6 has unused capacity and can produce the materials needed by Division 3 at a variable cost of $3 per unit. A transfer price of $3.20 per unit is established, and 40,000 units of material are transferred, with no reduction in Division 6's current sales. How much would Division 6's income from operations increase?

• A) $8,000
• B) $15,000
• C) $80,000
• D) $150,000

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Definitions:

Simple Negligence

A legal concept indicating a failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances.

Conducting Business

The act of engaging in activities, operations, or transactions that relate to the buying or selling of goods or services.

Misconduct

Improper or unlawful behavior by a person in a professional or official capacity.

Partnership Business

A type of business organization in which two or more individuals share ownership, profits, and liabilities.