X Segment has excess capacity. It produces product X at total product cost of 100 (includes 20 FC). X Segment normally sells the product X to customers at 150 per unit. Y Segment needs product X, normally, they purchase it from outsider at 180 per unit. What is the maximum

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X Segment has excess capacity. It
produces product X at total product
cost of 100 (includes 20 FC). X
Segment normally sells the product
X to customers at 150 per unit. Y
Segment needs product X, normally,
they purchase it from outsider at
180 per unit. What is the maximum
price that Segment Y will be willing
to pay for the product if it will be
purchased internally?
●
• 80
O • 120
• 180
• 150
O • None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:X Segment has excess capacity. It produces product X at total product cost of 100 (includes 20 FC). X Segment normally sells the product X to customers at 150 per unit. Y Segment needs product X, normally, they purchase it from outsider at 180 per unit. What is the maximum price that Segment Y will be willing to pay for the product if it will be purchased internally? ● • 80 O • 120 • 180 • 150 O • None of the above
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