alleryStart learning →Target cost equals competitive market price less what?
AThe desired profit margin
BLast year's actual cost
CThe fixed overhead pool
DThe standard labour cost
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The desired profit margin
Target cost is the market price less the profit the firm wants, so cost is made to fit the price rather than the reverse.
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