The Can Division of Marigold Corp. manufactures and sells tin cans externally for $0.60 per can. Its unit variable costs and unit fixed costs are $0.24 and $0.06, respectively. The Packaging Division wants to purchase 50,000 cans at $0.30 a can. Selling internally will save $0.03 a can. Assuming the Can Division has sufficient capacity, what is the minimum transfer price it should accept? $0.30 $0.21 $0.27 $0.24

The Can Division of Marigold Corp. manufactures and sells tin cans externally for $0.60 per can. Its unit variable costs and unit fixed costs are $0.24 and $0.06, respectively. The Packaging Division wants to purchase 50,000 cans at $0.30 a can. Selling internally will save $0.03 a can. Assuming the Can Division has sufficient capacity, what is the minimum transfer price it should accept? $0.30 $0.21 $0.27 $0.24

Principles of Accounting Volume 2

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Chapter10: Short-term Decision Making

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