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ISBN: 9781337912020

Author: Carl Warren, Ph.d. Cma William B. Tayler

Publisher: South-Western College Pub

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Chapter 11, Problem 7E

Make-or-buy decision

Somerset Computer Company has been purchasing carrying cases for its portable computers at a purchase price of $24 per unit. The company, which is currently operating below full capacity, charges factory overhead to production at the rate of 40% of direct labor cost. The unit costs to produce comparable carrying cases are expected to be as follows:

Chapter 11, Problem 7E, Make-or-buy decision Somerset Computer Company has been purchasing carrying cases for its portable

If Somerset Computer Company manufactures the carrying cases, fixed factory overhead costs will not increase and variable factory overhead costs associated with the cases are expected to be 25% of the direct labor costs.

a. Prepare a differential analysis dated April 30 to determine whether the company should make (Alternative 1) or buy (Alternative 2) the carrying case.
b. On the basis of the data presented, would it be advisable to make the carrying cases or to continue buying them? Explain.

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Solution Summary: The author explains whether Company SC should make or buy carrying cases based on differential revenue or differential cost.

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