Scherer Corporation Is Preparing a Bid for a Special Order

Multiple Choice

Scherer Corporation is preparing a bid for a special order that would require 720 liters of material U48N.The company already has 560 liters of this raw material in stock that originally cost $6.30 per liter.Material U48N is used in the company's main product and is replenished on a periodic basis.The resale value of the existing stock of the material is $5.80 per liter.New stocks of the material can be readily purchased for $6.65 per liter.What is the relevant cost of the 720 liters of the raw material when deciding how much to bid on the special order? (CIMA adapted)

A) $4,592.
B) $4,788.
C) $4,456.
D) $4,176.