Hu Corporation has two operating divisions, A and B. The following information is provided for Division A: Unit selling price $200 Unit variable $120 costs Unit fixed costs $ 40 Division B uses the type of product produced by Division A and has approached Division A about buying the product internally. Division B is currently paying $180 to purchase the product from an outside source. If Division A sells internally, it can save $5 per unit in variable costs. Assuming Division A is operating at capacity, what price should it charge Division B if the transfer is to be made? Multiple Choice $115 $195 $125 $200

Hu Corporation has two operating divisions, A and B. The following information is provided for Division A: Unit selling price $200 Unit variable $120 costs Unit fixed costs $ 40 Division B uses the type of product produced by Division A and has approached Division A about buying the product internally. Division B is currently paying $180 to purchase the product from an outside source. If Division A sells internally, it can save $5 per unit in variable costs. Assuming Division A is operating at capacity, what price should it charge Division B if the transfer is to be made? Multiple Choice $115 $195 $125 $200

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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