Charlene Company, which desires to enter the market with a new product, will perform the following tasks:
1-Design and engineer the product.
2-Determine the product's cost.
3-Determine the desired profit margin.
4-Determine the suggested selling price.
If Charlene uses target costing, which task would the company perform first?
A) 1.
B) 2.
C) 3.
D) 4.
E) None of the answers is correct.

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In target costing, the company starts by determining the suggested selling price to ensure the product meets market conditions and customer expectations. This price is then used to work backward to ensure costs and desired profit margins align with market expectations.

Charlene Company, Which Desires to Enter the Market with a New