Answer:
Crane Water Co.
Total relevant cost to make or buy Make Buy
Direct materials $12
Direct labor 7
Variable manufacturing overhead 2
Direct fixed manufacturing overhead 6
Total relevant cost to make = $27 $33
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Annual production of timers = 46,000
Direct materials $12
Direct labor 7
Variable manufacturing overhead 2
Direct fixed manufacturing overhead 9
(30% salaries, 70% depreciation)
Allocated fixed manufacturing overhead 7
Total unit cost $37
Clifton Clocks offer price = $33
Total relevant cost to make or buy Make Buy
Direct materials $12
Direct labor 7
Variable manufacturing overhead 2
Direct fixed manufacturing overhead 6
Total relevant cost to make = $27 $33
b) Crane Water Co. will be in a better position if it continues to make the timer. It should not accept the offer from Clifton Clocks. The relevant cost to make is lower than the relevant cost to buy the timer from Clifton Clocks.
