Aldot Candy Corporation Is Implementing a Target Costing Approach for Its

question 7

Multiple Choice

Aldot Candy Corporation is implementing a target costing approach for its latest new product,the "Big Glob" candy bar.The following information relates to the Big Glob: Based on this information,what is Aldot's target selling price per bar for the Big Glob?
$\begin{array}{lr}\text { Target cost per candy bar ................................ } & \$ 0.40 \\\text { Expected annual sales (in units) of candy bars ...... } & 500,000 \\\text { Required investment in additional assets .............. } & \$ 600,000 \\\text { Desired return on investment ......................... } & 20 \%\end{array}$

• A)$0.48
• B)$0.50
• C)$0.64
• D)$0.70

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