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Fingado Products, Inc., has a Detector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard detector that could be used by another division in the company, the Commercial Security Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that detector appear below: Fingado Products, Inc., has a Detector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard detector that could be used by another division in the company, the Commercial Security Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that detector appear below: The Commercial Security Division is currently purchasing 6,000 of these detectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $91 per detector. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $6 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the valves from the standpoint of the Valve Division? A) $92 per unit B) $77 per unit C) $91 per unit D) $98 per unit The Commercial Security Division is currently purchasing 6,000 of these detectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $91 per detector. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $6 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the valves from the standpoint of the Valve Division?


A) $92 per unit
B) $77 per unit
C) $91 per unit
D) $98 per unit

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Division Delta of Golvin Corporation makes and sells a single product which is used by manufacturers of fork lift trucks. Presently it sells 9,000 units per year to outside customers at $57 per unit. The annual capacity is 10,000 units and the variable cost to make each unit is $32. Division Echo of Golvin Corporation would like to buy 2,000 units a year from Division Delta to use in its products. There would be no cost savings from transferring the units within the company rather than selling them on the outside market. What should be the lowest acceptable transfer price from the perspective of Division Delta?


A) $57.00 per unit
B) $19.50 per unit
C) $34.50 per unit
D) $32.00 per unit

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Zeilinger Products, Inc., has a Screen Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard screen that could be used by another division in the company, the Home Security Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that screen appear below: Zeilinger Products, Inc., has a Screen Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard screen that could be used by another division in the company, the Home Security Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that screen appear below: The Home Security Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these screens per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $58 per screen. What is the maximum price that the Home Security Division should be willing to pay for screens transferred from the Screen Division? A) $58 per unit B) $26 per unit C) $28 per unit D) $54 per unit The Home Security Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these screens per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $58 per screen. What is the maximum price that the Home Security Division should be willing to pay for screens transferred from the Screen Division?


A) $58 per unit
B) $26 per unit
C) $28 per unit
D) $54 per unit

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Bacot Products, Inc., has a Valve Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard valve that could be used by another division in the company, the Pump Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that valve appear below: Bacot Products, Inc., has a Valve Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard valve that could be used by another division in the company, the Pump Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that valve appear below: The Pump Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these valves per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $47 per valve. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the valves from the standpoint of the Valve Division? A) $47 per unit B) $28 per unit C) $45 per unit D) $53 per unit The Pump Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these valves per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $47 per valve. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the valves from the standpoint of the Valve Division?


A) $47 per unit
B) $28 per unit
C) $45 per unit
D) $53 per unit

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Fregozo Products, Inc., has a Connector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard connector that could be used by another division in the company, the Transmission Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that connector appear below: Fregozo Products, Inc., has a Connector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard connector that could be used by another division in the company, the Transmission Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that connector appear below: The Transmission Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these connectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $45 per connector. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $10 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the valves from the standpoint of the Valve Division? A) $31 per unit B) $54 per unit C) $44 per unit D) $45 per unit The Transmission Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these connectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $45 per connector. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $10 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the valves from the standpoint of the Valve Division?


A) $31 per unit
B) $54 per unit
C) $44 per unit
D) $45 per unit

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Stokan Products, Inc., has a Antennae Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard antennae that could be used by another division in the company, the Aircraft Products Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that antennae appear below: Stokan Products, Inc., has a Antennae Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard antennae that could be used by another division in the company, the Aircraft Products Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that antennae appear below: The Aircraft Products Division is currently purchasing 5,000 of these antennaes per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $57 per antennae. Assume that the Antennae Division is selling all of the antennaes it can produce to outside customers. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the antennaes from the standpoint of the Antennae Division? A) $40 per unit B) $63 per unit C) $57 per unit D) $22 per unit The Aircraft Products Division is currently purchasing 5,000 of these antennaes per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $57 per antennae. Assume that the Antennae Division is selling all of the antennaes it can produce to outside customers. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the antennaes from the standpoint of the Antennae Division?


A) $40 per unit
B) $63 per unit
C) $57 per unit
D) $22 per unit

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Lank Products, Inc., has a Transmitter Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard transmitter. Data concerning that transmitter appear below: Lank Products, Inc., has a Transmitter Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard transmitter. Data concerning that transmitter appear below: The company has a Remote Devices Division that could use this transmitter in one of its products. The Remote Devices Division is currently purchasing 11,000 of these transmitters per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $53 per transmitter. Required: The Transmitter Division is selling all of the transmitters it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $6 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? The company has a Remote Devices Division that could use this transmitter in one of its products. The Remote Devices Division is currently purchasing 11,000 of these transmitters per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $53 per transmitter. Required: The Transmitter Division is selling all of the transmitters it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $6 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions?

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Meers Products, Inc., has a Detector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard detector that could be used by another division in the company, the Commercial Security Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that detector appear below: Meers Products, Inc., has a Detector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard detector that could be used by another division in the company, the Commercial Security Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that detector appear below: The Commercial Security Division is currently purchasing 7,000 of these detectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $93 per detector. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. From the standpoint of the Valve Division, what is the lost contribution margin if the valves are transferred internally rather than sold to outside customers? A) $133,000 B) $469,000 C) $2,537,000 D) $413,000 The Commercial Security Division is currently purchasing 7,000 of these detectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $93 per detector. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. From the standpoint of the Valve Division, what is the lost contribution margin if the valves are transferred internally rather than sold to outside customers?


A) $133,000
B) $469,000
C) $2,537,000
D) $413,000

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Ganus Products, Inc., has a Relay Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard relay that could be used by another division in the company, the Electronics Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that relay appear below: Ganus Products, Inc., has a Relay Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard relay that could be used by another division in the company, the Electronics Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that relay appear below: The Electronics Division is currently purchasing 7,000 of these relays per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $59 per relay. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $4 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. Does there exist a transfer price that would make both the Valve and Pump Division financially better off than if the Pump Division were to continue buying its valves from the outside supplier? A) No, the selling division's price to outside customers is higher than the price that the buying division has to pay its outside supplier. B) The answer cannot be determined from the information that has been provided. C) Yes, the minimum transfer price that the selling division should be willing to accept is less than the maximum transfer price that the buying division would accept. Both divisions would be financially better off if the transfers were to take place. D) Yes, both divisions are always better off regardless of whether the selling division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the buying division's needs. The Electronics Division is currently purchasing 7,000 of these relays per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $59 per relay. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $4 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. Does there exist a transfer price that would make both the Valve and Pump Division financially better off than if the Pump Division were to continue buying its valves from the outside supplier?


A) No, the selling division's price to outside customers is higher than the price that the buying division has to pay its outside supplier.
B) The answer cannot be determined from the information that has been provided.
C) Yes, the minimum transfer price that the selling division should be willing to accept is less than the maximum transfer price that the buying division would accept. Both divisions would be financially better off if the transfers were to take place.
D) Yes, both divisions are always better off regardless of whether the selling division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the buying division's needs.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Liapis Products, Inc., has a Valve Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard valve that could be used by another division, the Pump Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that valve appear below: Liapis Products, Inc., has a Valve Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard valve that could be used by another division, the Pump Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that valve appear below: The Pump Division is currently purchasing 12,000 of these valves per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $62 per valve. Required: a. Assume that the Valve Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Pump Division's needs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? b. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? c. Assume again that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $7 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? The Pump Division is currently purchasing 12,000 of these valves per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $62 per valve. Required: a. Assume that the Valve Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Pump Division's needs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? b. Assume that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? c. Assume again that the Valve Division is selling all of the valves it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $7 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions?

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Fregozo Products, Inc., has a Connector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard connector that could be used by another division in the company, the Transmission Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that connector appear below: Fregozo Products, Inc., has a Connector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard connector that could be used by another division in the company, the Transmission Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that connector appear below: The Transmission Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these connectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $45 per connector. Assume that the Connector Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Transmission Division's needs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the connectors from the standpoint of the Connector Division? A) $54 per unit B) $20 per unit C) $41 per unit D) $45 per unit The Transmission Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these connectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $45 per connector. Assume that the Connector Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Transmission Division's needs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the connectors from the standpoint of the Connector Division?


A) $54 per unit
B) $20 per unit
C) $41 per unit
D) $45 per unit

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Wetherald Products, Inc., has a Pump Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard pump that could be used by another division in the company, the Pool Products Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that pump appear below: Wetherald Products, Inc., has a Pump Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard pump that could be used by another division in the company, the Pool Products Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that pump appear below: The Pool Products Division is currently purchasing 4,000 of these pumps per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $74 per pump. Assume that the Pump Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Pool Products Division's needs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the pumps from the standpoint of the Pump Division? A) $74 per unit B) $53 per unit C) $64 per unit D) $82 per unit The Pool Products Division is currently purchasing 4,000 of these pumps per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $74 per pump. Assume that the Pump Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Pool Products Division's needs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the pumps from the standpoint of the Pump Division?


A) $74 per unit
B) $53 per unit
C) $64 per unit
D) $82 per unit

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Blitch Products, Inc., has a Screen Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard screen that could be used by another division in the company, the Home Security Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that screen appear below: Blitch Products, Inc., has a Screen Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard screen that could be used by another division in the company, the Home Security Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that screen appear below: The Home Security Division is currently purchasing 2,000 of these screens per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $50 per screen. Assume that the Screen Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Home Security Division's needs. Does there exist a transfer price that would make both the Screen and Home Security Division financially better off than if the Home Security Division were to continue buying its screens from the outside supplier? A) Yes, both divisions are always better off regardless of whether the selling division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the buying division's needs. B) The answer cannot be determined from the information that has been provided. C) Yes, the minimum transfer price that the selling division should be willing to accept is less than the maximum transfer price that the buying division would accept. D) No, the selling division's price to outside customers is higher than the price that the buying division has to pay its outside supplier. The Home Security Division is currently purchasing 2,000 of these screens per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $50 per screen. Assume that the Screen Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Home Security Division's needs. Does there exist a transfer price that would make both the Screen and Home Security Division financially better off than if the Home Security Division were to continue buying its screens from the outside supplier?


A) Yes, both divisions are always better off regardless of whether the selling division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the buying division's needs.
B) The answer cannot be determined from the information that has been provided.
C) Yes, the minimum transfer price that the selling division should be willing to accept is less than the maximum transfer price that the buying division would accept.
D) No, the selling division's price to outside customers is higher than the price that the buying division has to pay its outside supplier.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Division Y has asked Division X of the same company to supply it with 5,000 units of part L763 this year to use in one of its products. Division Y has received a bid from an outside supplier for the parts at a price of $33.00 per unit. Division X has the capacity to produce 20,000 units of part L763 per year. Division X expects to sell 18,000 units of part L763 to outside customers this year at a price of $34.00 per unit. To fill the order from Division Y, Division X would have to cut back its sales to outside customers. Division X produces part L763 at a variable cost of $25.00 per unit. The cost of packing and shipping the parts for outside customers is $2.00 per unit. These packing and shipping costs would not have to be incurred on sales of the parts to Division Y. Required: a. What is the range of transfer prices within which both the Divisions' profits would increase as a result of agreeing to the transfer of 5,000 parts this year from Division Y to Division X? b. Is it in the best interests of the overall company for this transfer to take place? Explain.

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Stokan Products, Inc., has a Antennae Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard antennae that could be used by another division in the company, the Aircraft Products Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that antennae appear below: Stokan Products, Inc., has a Antennae Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard antennae that could be used by another division in the company, the Aircraft Products Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that antennae appear below: The Aircraft Products Division is currently purchasing 5,000 of these antennaes per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $57 per antennae. What is the maximum price that the Aircraft Products Division should be willing to pay for antennaes transferred from the Antennae Division? A) $22 per unit B) $57 per unit C) $18 per unit D) $40 per unit The Aircraft Products Division is currently purchasing 5,000 of these antennaes per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $57 per antennae. What is the maximum price that the Aircraft Products Division should be willing to pay for antennaes transferred from the Antennae Division?


A) $22 per unit
B) $57 per unit
C) $18 per unit
D) $40 per unit

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Bacot Products, Inc., has a Valve Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard valve that could be used by another division in the company, the Pump Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that valve appear below: Bacot Products, Inc., has a Valve Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard valve that could be used by another division in the company, the Pump Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that valve appear below: The Pump Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these valves per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $47 per valve. Assume that the Valve Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Pump Division's needs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the valves from the standpoint of the Valve Division? A) $45 per unit B) $28 per unit C) $47 per unit D) $53 per unit The Pump Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these valves per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $47 per valve. Assume that the Valve Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Pump Division's needs. What should be the minimum acceptable transfer price for the valves from the standpoint of the Valve Division?


A) $45 per unit
B) $28 per unit
C) $47 per unit
D) $53 per unit

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Brull Products, Inc., has a Sensor Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard sensor. Data concerning that sensor appear below: Brull Products, Inc., has a Sensor Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard sensor. Data concerning that sensor appear below: The Safety Products Division of Brull Products, Inc needs 6,000 special heavy-duty sensors per year. The Sensor Division's variable cost to manufacture and ship this special sensor would be $60 per unit. Because these special sensors require more manufacturing resources than the standard sensor, the Sensor Division would have to reduce its production and sales of standard sensors to outside customers from 56,000 units per year to 46,400 units per year. What is the total contribution margin on sales to outside customers that the Sensor Division would give up if it were to make the special sensors for the Safety Products Division? A) $720,000 B) $353,280 C) $220,800 D) $138,000 The Safety Products Division of Brull Products, Inc needs 6,000 special heavy-duty sensors per year. The Sensor Division's variable cost to manufacture and ship this special sensor would be $60 per unit. Because these special sensors require more manufacturing resources than the standard sensor, the Sensor Division would have to reduce its production and sales of standard sensors to outside customers from 56,000 units per year to 46,400 units per year. What is the total contribution margin on sales to outside customers that the Sensor Division would give up if it were to make the special sensors for the Safety Products Division?


A) $720,000
B) $353,280
C) $220,800
D) $138,000

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Chesley Products, Inc., has a Connector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard connector. Data concerning that connector appear below: Chesley Products, Inc., has a Connector Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard connector. Data concerning that connector appear below: The company has a Transmission Division that could use this connector in one of its products. The Transmission Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these connectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $82 per connector. Required: a. Assume that the Connector Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Transmission Division's needs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? b. Assume that the Connector Division is selling all of the connectors it can produce to outside customers. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? c. Assume again that the Connector Division is selling all of the connectors it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $3 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? The company has a Transmission Division that could use this connector in one of its products. The Transmission Division is currently purchasing 8,000 of these connectors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $82 per connector. Required: a. Assume that the Connector Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Transmission Division's needs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? b. Assume that the Connector Division is selling all of the connectors it can produce to outside customers. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions? c. Assume again that the Connector Division is selling all of the connectors it can produce to outside customers. Also assume that $3 in variable expenses can be avoided on transfers within the company due to reduced shipping and selling costs. What is the acceptable range, if any, for the transfer price between the two divisions?

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Division A of Tripper Company produces a part that it sells to other companies. Sales and cost data for the part follow: Division A of Tripper Company produces a part that it sells to other companies. Sales and cost data for the part follow: Division B, another division of Tripper Company, would like to buy this part from Division A. Division B is presently purchasing the part from an outside source at $38 per unit. If Division A sells to Division B, $1 in variable costs can be avoided. Assume that Division A is presently operating at capacity. According to the formula in the text, what is the lowest acceptable transfer price from the viewpoint of the selling division? A) $37 per unit B) $39 per unit C) $36 per unit D) $38 per unit Division B, another division of Tripper Company, would like to buy this part from Division A. Division B is presently purchasing the part from an outside source at $38 per unit. If Division A sells to Division B, $1 in variable costs can be avoided. Assume that Division A is presently operating at capacity. According to the formula in the text, what is the lowest acceptable transfer price from the viewpoint of the selling division?


A) $37 per unit
B) $39 per unit
C) $36 per unit
D) $38 per unit

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Tommasino Products, Inc., has a Motor Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard motor that could be used by another division in the company, the Automotive Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that motor appear below: Tommasino Products, Inc., has a Motor Division that manufactures and sells a number of products, including a standard motor that could be used by another division in the company, the Automotive Division, in one of its products. Data concerning that motor appear below: The Automotive Division is currently purchasing 9,000 of these motors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $72 per motor. Assume that the Motor Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Automotive Division's needs. Does there exist a transfer price that would make both the Motor and Automotive Division financially better off than if the Automotive Division were to continue buying its motors from the outside supplier? A) Yes, both divisions are always better off regardless of whether the selling division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the buying division's needs. B) No, the selling division's price to outside customers is higher than the price that the buying division has to pay its outside supplier. C) Yes, the minimum transfer price that the selling division should be willing to accept is less than the maximum transfer price that the buying division would accept. D) The answer cannot be determined from the information that has been provided. The Automotive Division is currently purchasing 9,000 of these motors per year from an overseas supplier at a cost of $72 per motor. Assume that the Motor Division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the Automotive Division's needs. Does there exist a transfer price that would make both the Motor and Automotive Division financially better off than if the Automotive Division were to continue buying its motors from the outside supplier?


A) Yes, both divisions are always better off regardless of whether the selling division has enough idle capacity to handle all of the buying division's needs.
B) No, the selling division's price to outside customers is higher than the price that the buying division has to pay its outside supplier.
C) Yes, the minimum transfer price that the selling division should be willing to accept is less than the maximum transfer price that the buying division would accept.
D) The answer cannot be determined from the information that has been provided.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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