The Abbott Company currently makes 10,000 units annually of a part it utilizes i
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The Abbott Company currently makes 10,000 units annually of a part it utilizes in the products it manufactures. Current costs for the part are as follows:
Direct materials $16.25
Direct labor 11.85
Variable manufacturing overhead 6.30
Fixed manufacturing overhead 10.20
Total $44.60
Other information:
If the company decides to buy the part the empty warehouse space could be rented for $35,000 annually. In addition, half of the fixed manufacturing overhead costs would be avoided if the company decides to buy the part. The company has an offer from a manufacturer to produce the part for $42 per unit. If the company decides to accept the offer the net advantage or disadvantage to the company's annual net income would be:
Answer
An advantage of $10,000.
An advantage of $35,000.
A disadvantage of $25,000.
An advantage of $26,000.
Explanation / Answer
An advantage of $10,000.
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