Cara manufactures furniture. The cost accounting system estimates manufacturing costs to be $480 per table, consisting of 60% variable costs and 40% fixed costs. The company has surplus capacity available. It is Cara's policy to add a 50% markup to full costs. Cara is invited to bid on a one-time-only special order to supply 200 tables. Required: What is the lowest price Cara should bid on this special order? Question 6Answer a. $28,800 b. $57,600 c. $48,000 d. $86,400

Cara manufactures furniture. The cost accounting system estimates manufacturing costs to be $480 per table, consisting of 60% variable costs and 40% fixed costs. The company has surplus capacity available. It is Cara's policy to add a 50% markup to full costs. Cara is invited to bid on a one-time-only special order to supply 200 tables. Required: What is the lowest price Cara should bid on this special order? Question 6Answer a. $28,800 b. $57,600 c. $48,000 d. $86,400

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Chapter10: Short-term Decision Making

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