ACCOUTING PRIN SET LL INCLUSIVE
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Chapter 23, Problem 4BE
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Making or buy decisions involves, making choice between manufacturing a certain part or buying from the outside supplier. The decision, in this case, is based on incremental benefit between two alternatives.
Whether the product will be purchased or manufactured.
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Electronics offers to supply 5,900 units of CB76 for $200. If Douglas buys from Peach it will be able to save $20 per unit in fixed costs but continue to incur the
remaining $30 per unit. Should Douglas accept Peach's offer? Explain.
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