The Raisin Division of Trail Mix Foods, Incorporated had the following operating results last year:     Sales (150,000 pounds of raisins) $ 60,000   Variable expenses   37,500   Contribution margin   22,500   Fixed expenses   12,000   Profit $ 10,500     Raisin expects identical operating results this year. The Raisin Division has the ability to produce and sell 200,000 pounds of raisins annually. Assume that the Peanut Division of Trail Mix Foods wants to purchase an additional 20,000 pounds of raisins from the Raisin Division. Raisin will be able to increase its profit by accepting any transfer price above:

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The Raisin Division of Trail Mix Foods, Incorporated had the following operating results last year:

 

 
Sales (150,000 pounds of raisins) $ 60,000  
Variable expenses   37,500  
Contribution margin   22,500  
Fixed expenses   12,000  
Profit $ 10,500  
 


Raisin expects identical operating results this year. The Raisin Division has the ability to produce and sell 200,000 pounds of raisins annually.



Assume that the Peanut Division of Trail Mix Foods wants to purchase an additional 20,000 pounds of raisins from the Raisin Division. Raisin will be able to increase its profit by accepting any transfer price above:

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