CORRECT ANSWER B. THE MINIMUM PRICE THAT GARDNER SHOULD CHARGE...
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Correct answer b. The minimum price that Gardner should charge for the special order is
$96.50 per unit. This price covers the variable cost of KT-6500 plus the forgone contribution
from Product XR-2000 as shown below.
Hours required for 1,000 units of KT-6500
3,000 hours
Units of XR-2000 not produced: 3,000 hours ÷ 4
750 units
XR-2000 contribution: $105 - $24 - $10 - $5 - $4
$62 per unit
KT-6500 bid price:
= [(750 x $62) ÷ 1m000] + $27 +12 +$6 + $5
= $46.50 + $27 + $12 + $6 + $5
= $96.50