Power Serve Company expects to operate at 85% of productive capacity during May. The total manufacturing...

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Power Serve Company expects to operate at 85% of productive capacity during May. The total manufacturing costs for May for the production of 34,000 batteries are budgeted as follows: Direct materials $374,500 137,700 Direct labor Variable factory overhead 38,600 Fixed factory overhead 77,000 $627,800 Total manufacturing costs 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 Power Serve Company should not go in bidding on the government contract? Round your answer to two decimal places. X per unit Power Serve Company expects to operate at 85% of productive capacity during May. The total manufacturing costs for May for the production of 34,000 batteries are budgeted as follows: Direct materials $374,500 137,700 Direct labor Variable factory overhead 38,600 Fixed factory overhead 77,000 $627,800 Total manufacturing costs 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 Power Serve Company should not go in bidding on the government contract? Round your answer to two decimal places. X per unit