On Point, Inc., is interested in producing and selling a deluxe electric pencil sharpener. Market research indicates
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a. If On Point requires a 25 percent return on sales to undertake production of a product, what is the target cost for the new pencil sharpener?
b. If a competitor sells basically the same sharpener for $28, what would On Point's target cost be to maintain a 25 percent return on sales?
c. At a price of $28, On Point estimates that it can sell 22,000 sharpeners per year. Assuming target costs are reached, would On Point earn more or less profit per year at the $28 selling price compared to the original estimated selling price of $30?
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