Martin Company uses the absorption costing approach to cost-plus pricing.  It is considering the introduction of a new product. To determine a selling price, the company has gathered the following information:           Number of units to be produced and sold each year   9,500   Unit product cost $ 36   Estimated annual selling and administrative expenses $ 41,100   Estimated investment required by the company $ 370,000   Desired return on investment (ROI)   12 %     Required: 1. Compute the markup percentage on absorption cost required to achieve the desired ROI. 2. Compute the selling price per unit.

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Martin Company uses the absorption costing approach to cost-plus pricing.  It is considering the introduction of a new product. To determine a selling price, the company has gathered the following information:

 

       
Number of units to be produced and sold each year   9,500  
Unit product cost $ 36  
Estimated annual selling and administrative expenses $ 41,100  
Estimated investment required by the company $ 370,000  
Desired return on investment (ROI)   12 %
 

 

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1. Compute the markup percentage on absorption cost required to achieve the desired ROI.

2. Compute the selling price per unit.

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