Rick Nicotera sells special terra-cotta trays that are perfect for planting in dry climates. The trays have per-unit variable production costs of $15 and fixed costs of $4 (based on 8,000 units). Rick’s company has excess capacity to accept a special order of up to 500 units.Required: what is the minimum price that could be charged for this special order? I.Special-Order Pricing Decision (LO1)Rick Nicotera sells special terra-cotta trays that are perfect for planting in dry climates.The trays have per-unit variable production costs of $15 and fixed costs of $4 (based on8,000 units). Rick's company has excess capacity to accept a special order of up to 500units.Required: what is the minimum price that could be charged for this special order?

Variable cost= $15 per unit Fixed cost= $4 (based on 8,000 units) Minimum price for 500 units of…

Rick Nicotera sells special terra-cotta trays that are perfect for planting in dry climates. The trays have per-unit variable production costs of $15 and fixed costs of $4 (based on 8,000 units). Rick’s company has excess capacity to accept a special order of up to 500 units. Required: what is the minimum price that could be charged for this special order?

Rick Nicotera sells special terra-cotta trays that are perfect for planting in dry climates. The trays have per-unit variable production costs of $15 and fixed costs of $4 (based on 8,000 units). Rick’s company has excess capacity to accept a special order of up to 500 units. Required: what is the minimum price that could be charged for this special order?

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Chapter10: Short-term Decision Making

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