1A2E PROPELLER INC. PLANS TO MANUFACTURE A NEWLY DESIGNED HIGH-TECHNO...

23. CSO: 1A2b LOS: 1A2e

Propeller Inc. plans to manufacture a newly designed high-technology propeller for

airplanes. Propeller forecasts that as workers gain experience, they will need less time to

complete the job. Based on prior experience, Propeller estimates a 70% cumulative

learning curve and has projected the following costs.

Cumulative number Manufacturing Projections

of units produced Average cost per unit Total costs

1 $20,000 $20,000

2 14,000 28,000

If Propeller manufactures eight propellers, the total manufacturing cost would be

a. $50,660.

b. $54,880.

c. $62,643.

d. $112,000.

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