Question

Gilberto Company currently manufactures 84,000 units per year of one of its crucial parts. Variable costs are $2.90 per unit, fixed costs related to making this part are $94,000 per year, and allocated fixed costs are $81,000 per year. Allocated fixed costs are unavoidable whether the company makes or buys the part. Gilberto is considering buying the part from a supplier for a quoted price of $4.10 per unit guaranteed for a three-year period. Calculate the total incremental cost of making 84,000 and buying 84,000 units. Should the company continue to manufacture the part, or should it buy the part from the outside supplier

Answer 1

Cost to make $337,600

Cost to make $344,400

The company should make the product

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine the total incremental cost of making 84,000 and buying 84,000 units

COST TO MAKE

Relevant per unit Relevant fixed cost Total relevant cost

Variable cost per unit $2.90 - $243,600(84000*$2.90)

Fixed manufacturing costs - $94,000 $94,000

Cost to make $337,600

($243,600+$94,000)

COST TO BUY

Relevant per unit Relevant fixed cost Total relevant cost

purchase per unit $4.10 - $344,400[$4.10*84000]

Cost to make $344,400

Based on the above calculation the cost of buying is higher than the cost of making therefore the company should MAKE the product.