Answer:
Mohave Corp.
1. Cost Differences:
Relevant costs:
Make Buy Difference
Direct materials $3
Direct labor 2
Variable manufacturing overhead 1
Fixed manufacturing overhead 0.80
Total cost per unit $6.80 $7.50 $0.70
Annual Units 8,000 8,000 8,000
Total costs $54,400 $60,000 $5,600
2. Based strictly on the incremental analysis, Mohave should continue to make the tote bags.
3. The recommendation is changed. Mohave should buy the tote bags from outside. Buying from outside increases operating income by $4,400.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Price per unit from outside supplier = $7.50
Direct materials $3
Direct labor 2
Variable manufacturing overhead 1
Fixed manufacturing overhead 2
Total cost per unit $8
Relevant costs:
Make Buy Difference
Direct materials $3
Direct labor 2
Variable manufacturing overhead 1
Fixed manufacturing overhead 0.80
Total cost per unit $6.80 $7.50 $0.70
Annual Units 8,000 8,000 8,000
Total costs $54,400 $60,000 $5,600
Relevant costs:
Make Buy Difference
Direct materials $3
Direct labor 2
Variable manufacturing overhead 1
Fixed manufacturing overhead 0.80
Total cost per unit $6.80 $7.50 $0.70
Annual Units 8,000 8,000 8,000
Total costs $54,400 $60,000 $5,600
Annual profits from new product 0 (10,000) $10,000
Total net costs $54,400 $50,000 $4,400
