Holiday Corporation has two divisions, Quail and Marlin. Quail produces a widget that Marlin could use in its production. Quail's variable costs are $4.30 per widget while the full cost is $7.30. Widgets sell on the open market for $12.60 each. If Quail has excess capacity, what would be the minimum transfer price if Marlin currently is purchasing 115,000 units on the open market? Multiple Choice $5.30 $4.30 $12.60 $7.30

Holiday Corporation has two divisions, Quail and Marlin. Quail produces a widget that Marlin could use in its production. Quail's variable costs are $4.30 per widget while the full cost is $7.30. Widgets sell on the open market for $12.60 each. If Quail has excess capacity, what would be the minimum transfer price if Marlin currently is purchasing 115,000 units on the open market? Multiple Choice $5.30 $4.30 $12.60 $7.30

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Chapter16: Cost-volume-profit Analysis

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