Assume that a company manufactures numerous component parts, one of which is called Part A. The companys absorption costing system indicates that it costs $23.00 to make one unit of Part A as shown below: Direct materials $ 10.00 Direct labor 6.00 Variable overhead 2.00 Fixed overhead 5.00 Total absorption cost per unit $ 23.00 The company is trying to decide between two alternatives:

Alternative 1: Continue making 50,000 units of Part A annually using its existing equipment at the unit cost shown above. The equipment used to make this part does not wear out through use and it has no resale value. Alternative 2: Purchase 50,000 units of Part A from a supplier at a cost of $19.00 per unit. What is the financial advantage or (disadvantage) of buying the parts from a supplier

Multiple Choice

• $(200,000)

• $50,000

• $(50,000)

• $200,000