Question

Holiday Corp. has two divisions, Quail and Marlin Quail produces a widget that Marlin could use in its production Quail's variable costs are $5.90 per widget while the full cost Is $8.90. Widgets sell on the open market for $15.80 each. If Quail is operating at capacity, what would be the cost savings if the transfer were made and Marlin currently is purchasing 195,000 units on the open market?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cost savings when transfer are made = $0

Explanation:

In the question it was given that Quail is operating at capacity, then the  Minimum and Maximum transfer price would be market price = $15.80

Cost savings when transfer are made = No of unit Marlin purchase*(Maximum transfer price - Minimum transfer price)

Cost savings when transfer are made = 195,000 unit * ($15.80 - $15.80)

Cost savings when transfer are made = $3,081,000 - $3,081,000  

Cost savings when transfer are made = $0