Guzzetta Corporation Would Like to Use Target Costing for a New

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Essay

Guzzetta Corporation would like to use target costing for a new product that is under consideration.At a selling price of $70 per unit,management projects sales of 40,000 units.The new product would require an investment of $700,000.The desired return on investment is 17%.
Required:
Determine the target cost per unit for the new product.

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