What is the relevant cost per unit to make the product internally? 2. What is the estimated increase or decrease in short-term operating profit of producing the product internally versus purchasing the product from a supplier?

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Make or Buy Terry Inc. manufactures machine parts for aircraft engines. CEO Bucky Walters is considering an offer from a subcontractor to provide 2,800 units of product OP89 for $131,600. If Terry does not purchase these parts from the subcontractor, it must continue to produce them in-house with these costs:

 

  Cost per Unit
Direct materials $ 22  
Direct labor   15  
Variable overhead   13  
Allocated fixed overhead   6  
 

 

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1. What is the relevant cost per unit to make the product internally?

2. What is the estimated increase or decrease in short-term operating profit of producing the product internally versus purchasing the product from a supplier?

 

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