Genent's Engine Company manufactures part TE456 used in several of its engine models. Monthly production costs for 1,000 units are as follows:                                           Direct materials                                  $46,000                                         Direct labor                                           11,500                                         Variable overhead costs                       34,500                                         Fixed overhead costs                           23,000                                                 Total costs                                 $115,000

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Genent's Engine Company manufactures part TE456 used in several of its engine models. Monthly production costs for 1,000 units are as follows:

 

                                        Direct materials                                  $46,000

                                        Direct labor                                           11,500

                                        Variable overhead costs                       34,500

                                        Fixed overhead costs                           23,000

                                                Total costs                                 $115,000

 

It is estimated that 8% of the fixed overhead costs assigned to TE456 will no longer be incurred if the company purchases TE456 from the outside supplier. 

Genent's Engine Company has the option of purchasing the part from an outside supplier at $97.75 per unit.

 

The maximum price per unit (TE456 part) that Genent's Engine Company should be willing to pay the outside supplier is ________.

Select one:

a. $115
b. $116.84
c. $93.84
d. $92
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