MBB is considering the costs to be incurred in respect of a special order.

MBB is considering the costs to be incurred in respect of a special order.

The order would require 625 kg of Material K.

This is a material that is readily available and regularly used by the organization in its other products.

There are 265 kg of Material K in inventory which cost $1,590 when it was purchased.

The current market price is $6.48 per kg.

Material K is normally used to make Product X. Each unit of Material X requires 3 kg of Material K, and if Material K is costed at $6 per kg, each unit of Product X yields a contribution of $30.

The relevant cost of Material K to be included in the costing of the special order is: