Differential analysis for make or buy
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Company A manufactures 5,000 cell phones a year. The manufacturing costs are as follows:
Direct materials $ 2
Direct labor 8
Variable manufacturing overhead 5
Average fixed manufacturing overhead 5
Total $20
Company B offered to sell Company A 5,000 cell phones for $17 per unit. If Company A accepts the officer, $20,000 of fixed overhead will be eliminated. Apply differential analysis to the situation to determine if Company A should make or buy the phones.
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Company A manufactures 5,000 cell phones a year. The manufacturing costs are as follows:
Direct materials $ 2
Direct labor 8
Variable manufacturing overhead 5
Average fixed ...
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