The Blade Division of Dana Company produces hardened steel blades. Approximately one-third of the Blade Division's output is sold to the Lawn Products Division of Dana; the remainder is sold to outside customers. Blade Division's estimated sales and cost data for the year ending June 30th are as follows: Sales to Lawn Products Division Sales to Outsiders Revenue $ 34, 500 $ 92, 000 Variable costs 23, 000 46,000 Fixed costs 6, 400 31, 500 Gross margin $ 5, 100 $ 14, 500 Unit sales 23, 000 46, 000 The Lawn Products Division has an opportunity to purchase, on a continual basis, 23,000 blades (of identical quality) from an outside supplier, at a cost of $1.60 per unit. Assume that the Blade Division cannot sell any additional products to outside customers. Assume. too, that there are no short-term avoidable fixed costs. Based solely on short-term financial considerations, should Dana allow its Lawn Products Division to purchase the blades from the outside supplier, and why? Multiple Choice