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Tom Terry manufactures an intricately detailed plastic and metal toy airplane. The following unit cost data pertain to the unit cost of an airplane:

Direct materials $ 5.00
Direct labor 12.00
Manufacturing overhead (50% fixed) 10.00
Total manufacturing costs $27.00
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Assume that the airplane can be purchased from an outside supplier. What is the relevant unit cost for this make-or-buy decision?
a. $5
b. $17
c. $27
d. $22
e. none of the above. Please provide the correct answer.

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What is the relevant unit cost for this make-or-buy decision?

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d. $22
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