Answer:
It is more convenient to buy the units. Income will increase by $7,000.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Units= 6,000
Current unit costs for the wheels are as follows:
Direct materials $22.00
Direct labor 16.00
Variable manufacturing overhead 12.00
Avoidable fixed manufacturing overhead= 7.5
The company has an offer from a manufacturer to produce the wheels for $60 per wheel.
If the company decides to buy the wheels, the empty warehouse space could be rented for $22,000 annually.
First, we need to calculate the differential cost of making the units:
Total cost= 6,000*(22 + 16 + 12 + 7.5)= $345,000
Now, buying the units:
Total cost= 6,000*60 - 22,000= $338,000
It is more convenient to buy the units. Income will increase by $7,000.