Holiday Corp

Multiple Choice

Holiday Corp.has two divisions,Quail and Marlin.Quail produces a widget that Marlin could use in its production.Quail's variable costs are $4 per widget while the full cost is $7.Widgets sell on the open market for $12 each.If Quail has excess capacity,what would be the cost savings if the transfer were made and Marlin currently is purchasing 100,000 units on the open market?

A) $0
B) $700,000
C) $800,000
D) $1,200,000