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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
Direct materials | $375,000 |
Direct labor | 160,750 |
Variable factory |
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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