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Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337115773

Author:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger

Publisher:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger

Chapter8: Tactical Decision-making And Relevant Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 54P

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Division Z of a company produces a component that it currently sells to outside customers for P20 per unit. At its current level of production, which is 60% of capacity, Division Z’s fixed cost of producing this component is P5 per unit and its variable cost is P12 per unit. Division Y of the same company would like to purchase this component from Division Z for P10. Division Z has enough excess capacity to fill Division Y’s requirements. The managers of both divisions are compensated based upon reported profits. Which of the following transfer prices will maximize total company profits and be most equitable to the managers of Division Y and Division Z?

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P22 per unit.

P21 per unit.

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P17 per unit.

P11 per unit.

P15 per unit

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