Taurus Tools has developed a new kitchenutensil. The firm has conducted significant market research and estimated the following pattern for sales of the new product:
Year ExpectedVolume Expected Price perUnit
1 38,000units $19
2 48,000units 18
3 90,000units 16
4 40, 000units 12
If the firm desires to net $4.50 per unit in profit over thelife of the product, what is the target cost to produce the new utensil?