Answer:
Dallas Boot Corporation
Assuming that there would be no commission on this potential sale, the lowest price the firm can bid is some price greater than:_________
= $20.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Pairs of military combat boots on the bid = 1,000
Direct material $8
Direct labor 6
Variable overhead 3
Variable selling cost (commission) 3
Fixed overhead (allocated) 2
Fixed selling and administrative cost 1
Total cost of production and sales $23
Less commission 3
Total cost per boot $20
b) The bidding price less sales commission will be a price that is greater than $20 per boot. The extra amount per boot will cover the profit expected from the transaction.