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ACCA · Question 17 · Specialist cost and management accounting techniques

Section B - Case 1: AeroDrone Tech

AeroDrone Tech is an agricultural technology startup developing the 'AgriScout', a drone designed to monitor crop health. Market research indicates that large-scale farms would be willing to pay $1,200 for such a drone. AeroDrone's investors require a profit margin of 20% on the selling price. The current estimated production cost of the AgriScout is $1,050.

Calculate the cost gap for the AgriScout drone. (Enter your answer as a whole number, without the $ sign)

How to approach this question

Cost Gap = Current Estimated Cost - Target Cost.

Full Answer

Target Cost = $1,200 - ($1,200 * 20%) = $960. Current Estimated Cost = $1,050. Cost Gap = $1,050 - $960 = $90.

Common mistakes

Subtracting the target cost from the selling price instead of the estimated cost.

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