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In each of the cases below, assume Division $x$ has a product that can be sold either to outside customers or to Division $Y$

of the same company for use in its production process. The managers of the divisions are evaluated based on their

divisional profits.

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Refer to the data in case A above. Assume in this case that $$1$ per unit in variable selling costs can be avoided on intracompany

sales.

a$.$ What is the lowest acceptable transfer price from the perspective of the selling division?

b$.$ What is the highest acceptable transfer price from the perspective of the buying division?

c$.$ What is the range of acceptable transfer prices $($if any$)$ between the two divisions? If the managers are free to negotiate and make

decisions on their own, will a transfer probably take place?