Forever Ready Company expects to operate at 82% of productive capacity during May. The total manufacturing costs for May for the production of 28,700 batteries are budgeted as follows: Direct materials $316,200 Direct labor 116,200 Variable factory overhead 32,540 Fixed factory overhead 65,000 Total manufacturing costs $529,940 The company has an opportunity to submit a bid for 3,000 batteries to be delivered by May 31 to a government agency. If the contract is obtained, it is anticipated that the additional activity will not interfere with normal production during May or increase the selling or administrative expenses. What is the unit cost below which Forever Ready Company should not go in bidding on the government contract? Round your answer to two decimal places.

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