Question

Cobb Company produces 8,000 parts each year, which are used in the production of one of its products. The unit product cost of a part is $36, computed as follows: Variable production costs $16 Fixed production costs 20 The parts can be purchased from an outside supplier for only $24 each. If the part is outsourced, fixed production costs would be reduced by one-fourth. If the parts are purchased from the outside supplier, the annual impact on the company's operating income will be:

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Total unit product cost = $36

If purchased from outside, then fixed costs will be only $15 because 25% of 20 will be reduced.

So, if purchased from outside,

Total unit cost = 24 + 15

Total unit cost = $39

So, it is more when purchased from outside. Total operating income will decrease by = 8,000 * (39 - 36) = $24,000