Question

Sunland’s Shop can make 1000 units of a necessary component with the following costs: Direct Materials $21000 Direct Labor 6000 Variable Overhead 3000 Fixed Overhead ? The company can purchase the 1000 units externally for $39000. The unavoidable fixed costs are $2000 if the units are purchased externally. An analysis shows that at this external price, the company is indifferent between making or buying the part. What are the fixed overhead costs of making the component?

Answer 1

Answer:

$9,000

Explanation:

Total variable cost of manufacturing the components are as follows;

Direct materials $21,000

Direct labor 6,000

Variable overhead 3,000

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Total $30,000

If we purchase the cost is $39,000 and the company is indifferent if they will manufacture or purchase. Therefore;

$39,000 - 30,000 = $9,000 (unavoidable fixed cost)