The machining division of Sheridan International has a capacity of 2,130 units. Its sales and cost data are: Selling price per unit $75 Variable manufacturing costs per unit Variable selling costs per unit Total fixed manufacturing overhead 20 4 197,000 The machining division is currently selling 1,930 units to outside customers, and the assembly division of Sheridan International wants to purchase 400 units from machining. If the transaction takes place, the variable selling costs per unit on the units transferred to assembly will be $0/unit, and not $4/unit. What should be the transfer price in order not to affect the machining division's current profit? (Round answer to 2 decimal places e.g. 5.25.) Minimum transfer price Senter the minimum transfer price in dollars rounded to 2 decimal places

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The machining division of Sheridan International has a capacity of 2,130 units. Its sales and cost data are:
Selling price per unit
$75
Variable manufacturing costs per unit
Variable selling costs per unit
Total fixed manufacturing overhead
20
4
197,000
The machining division is currently selling 1,930 units to outside customers, and the assembly division of Sheridan International wants to purchase 400 units from machining. If the transaction takes
place, the variable selling costs per unit on the units transferred to assembly will be $0/unit, and not $4/unit. What should be the transfer price in order not to affect the machining division's current
profit? (Round answer to 2 decimal places e.g. 5.25.)
Minimum transfer price
Senter the minimum transfer price in dollars rounded to 2 decimal places
Transcribed Image Text:The machining division of Sheridan International has a capacity of 2,130 units. Its sales and cost data are: Selling price per unit $75 Variable manufacturing costs per unit Variable selling costs per unit Total fixed manufacturing overhead 20 4 197,000 The machining division is currently selling 1,930 units to outside customers, and the assembly division of Sheridan International wants to purchase 400 units from machining. If the transaction takes place, the variable selling costs per unit on the units transferred to assembly will be $0/unit, and not $4/unit. What should be the transfer price in order not to affect the machining division's current profit? (Round answer to 2 decimal places e.g. 5.25.) Minimum transfer price Senter the minimum transfer price in dollars rounded to 2 decimal places
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