Greenpark Skateboards uses a standard part in the manufacture of several of its skateboards. The cost of producing 40,000 parts is $143,000, which includes fixed costs of $69,000 and variable costs of $74,000. By outsourcing the part, the company can avoid 30% of the fixed costs.
If the company buys the part, what is the most it can spend per unit so that operating income equals the operating income from making the part? (Round the final answer to the nearest cent.)
A. $3.58
B. $2.37
C. $0.42
D. $4.78
