FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Accepting Business at a Special Price

Power Pack Company expects to operate at 80% of productive capacity during July. The total manufacturing costs for July for the production of 45,000 batteries are budgeted as follows:

Direct materials $375,000
Direct labor 160,750
Variable factory overhead 71,750
Fixed factory overhead 261,250
Total manufacturing costs $868,750

The company has an opportunity to submit a bid for 4,500 batteries to be delivered by July 31 to a government agency. If the contract is obtained, it is anticipated that the additional activity will not interfere with normal production during July or increase the selling or administrative expenses.

What is the unit cost below which Power Pack Company should not go in bidding on the government contract? Round your answer to two decimal

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