The Management of Fanton Corporation Is Considering Introducing a New

question 58

Multiple Choice

The management of Fanton Corporation is considering introducing a new product-a compact lawn blower. At a selling price of $38 per unit, management projects sales of 60,000 units. The lawn blower would require an investment of $500,000. The desired return on investment is 18%.
-The desired profit according to the target costing calculations is:

• A) $410,400
• B) $2,190,000
• C) $2,280,000
• D) $90,000

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