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Morning Sky$,$ Incorporated $($MSI$),$ manufactures and sells computer games. The company has several product lines based on the age range of the target market. MSI sells both individual games as well as packaged sets. All games are in CD format, and some utilize accessories such as steering wheels, electronic tablets, and hand controls. To date, MSI has developed and manufactured all the CDs itself as well as the accessories and packaging for all of its products.

The gaming market has traditionally been targeted at teenagers and young adults; however, the increasing affordability of computers and the incorporation of computer activities into junior high and elementary school curriculums has led to a significant increase in sales to younger children. MSI has always included games for younger children but now wants to expand its business to capitalize on changes in the industry. The company currently has excess capacity and is investigating several possible ways to improve profitability.

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MSI is considering outsourcing the production of the handheld control module used with some of its products. The company has received a bid from Monte Legend Company $($MLC$)$ to produce $10,000$ units of the module per year for $$16\mathrm{.}00$ each. The following information pertains to MSI's production of the control modules:

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