Retro Rides, Incorporated, operates two divisions: (1) a Management Division that owns and manages classic automobile rentals in Miami, Florida and (2) a Repair Division that restores classic automobiles in Clearwater, Florida. The Repair Division works on classic motorcycles, as well as other classic automobiles.
The Repair Division has an estimated variable cost of $28.50 per labor-hour and has a backlog of work for automobile restoration. They charge $48.00 per hour for labor, which is standard for this type of work. The Management Division complained that it could hire its own repair workers for $30.00 per hour, including leasing an adequate work area.
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What is the minimum transfer price per hour that the Repair Division should obtain for its services, assuming it is operating at capacity?
A) $28.50.
B) $30.00.
C) $39.00.
D) $48.00.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The minimum transfer price should be the market price of $48.00 per hour since the Repair Division is operating at capacity and has a backlog, meaning it can sell all its services at the market rate.

Retro Rides, Incorporated, Operates Two Divisions: (1) a Management Division