Outlander Inc. manufactures backpacks and purchases the zippers from outside suppliers. Each backpack requires 3 zippers. An order of 100 zippers normally costs $80. However, Outlander's management is planning to purchase zippers in bulk this year (to take advantage of discounts), and has found a supplier that will furnish 5,000 zippers for $2,000.
What is Outlander's standard zipper cost per backpack?

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Outlander Inc. manufactures backpacks and purchases the zippers from outside suppliers. Each backpack requires 3 zippers. An order of 100 zippers normally costs $80. However, Outlander's management is planning to purchase zippers in bulk this year (to take advantage of discounts), and has found a supplier that will furnish 5,000 zippers for $2,000. 
What is Outlander's standard zipper cost per backpack?

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The Answer of Outlander Inc. manufactures backpacks and purchases the zippers from outside suppliers. Each backpack requires 3 zippers. An order of 100 zippers normally costs $80. However, Outlander's management is planning to purchase zippers in bulk this year (to take advantage of discounts), and has found a supplier that will furnish 5,000 zippers for $2,000. 
What is Outlander's standard zipper cost per backpack?