Asked by Addie Maxwell on May 01, 2024
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Supler Corporation produces a part used in the manufacture of one of its products.The unit product cost is $18, computed as follows: An outside supplier has offered to provide the annual requirement of 4,000 of the parts for only $14 each.The company estimates that 60% of the fixed manufacturing overhead cost above could be eliminated if the parts are purchased from the outside supplier.Assume that direct labor is an avoidable cost in this decision.Based on these data, the financial advantage (disadvantage) of purchasing the parts from the outside supplier would be:
A) ($1) per unit on average
B) $1 per unit on average
C) $2 per unit on average
D) ($4) per unit on average
Fixed Manufacturing Overhead
Costs associated with the production that do not vary with the level of output, including salaries of managers and rent of the factory.
Unit Product Cost
A calculation of the expense required to manufacture one unit of a product, accounting for all production costs.
Financial Advantage
The benefit gained in a financial context, which may involve cost savings, increased revenue, or investment returns.
- Acquire an understanding of the financial aspects of outsourcing parts in contrast to in-house fabrication.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the financial aspects of outsourcing parts in contrast to in-house fabrication.
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