Fragrance Pty Ltd has two divisions: the Cologne Division and the Bottle Division. The company is decentralised and each division is evaluated as a profit centre. The Bottle Division produces bottles that can be used by the Cologne Division. The Bottle Division's variable manufacturing cost per unit is $2.00 and shipping costs are $0.10 per unit. The Bottle Division's external sales price is $3.00 per unit. No shipping costs are incurred on sales to the Cologne Division. The Cologne Division can purchase similar bottles in the external market for $2.50.

Assume the Bottle Division has no excess capacity and can sell everything produced externally. What is the maximum amount Cologne Division would be willing to pay for the bottles?

a.

$2.90

b.

$2.00

c.

$2.10

d.

$2.50