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11 March, 19:13

Taser Industries must decide whether to make or buy some of its components. The costs of producing 175,000 battery packs for its product are as follows: Direct Materials $15,000 Direct Labor $5,000 Variable overhead $6,000 Fixed overhead $9,000 The company has an opportunity to purchase the battery packs for $0.18 per unit, which would eliminate all variable costs, and $2,000 of fixed costs. Based on your analysis, what is the net income increase or decrease if the company purchases the battery packs?

A. an increase in net income of $3,500

B. a decrease in net income of $3,500

C. an increase in net income of $5,500

D. an increase in net income of $7,000

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  1. 11 March, 22:43
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    The correct answer is B.

    Explanation:

    Giving the following information:

    The costs of producing 175,000 battery packs for its product are as follows:

    Direct Materials $15,000

    Direct Labor $5,000

    Variable overhead $6,000

    Fixed overhead $9,000

    The company has an opportunity to purchase the battery packs for $0.18 per unit, which would eliminate all variable costs and $2,000 of fixed costs.

    Make in house:

    Total cost = 35,000

    Buy = 175,000*0.18 + 7,000 (unavoidable fixed costs) = 38,500

    Effect on income = 35,000 - 38,500 = 3,500 decrease
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