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Need 12,000 units
Sixty per cent of fixed overhead applied will continue

Cost to make part Cost to buy part

Direct materials $5.00
Direct labor $25.00
Variable overhead $12.00
Fixed overhead applied $15.00

$45.00

Total cost $57.00 $45.00

A. In deciding whether to make or buy, what the total relevant costs to make the part?

B. Which alternative (make or buy) is more desirable and by what amount?

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