Barry Inc.makes a range of products.The company's predetermined overhead rate is $14 per direct labor-hour,which was calculated using the following budgeted data:
Component ZZ9 is used in one of the company's products.The unit cost of the component according to the company's cost accounting system is determined as follows:
An outside supplier has offered to supply component ZZ9 for $108 each.The outside supplier is known for quality and reliability.Assume that direct labor is a variable cost,variable manufacturing overhead is really driven by direct labor-hours,and total fixed manufacturing overhead would not be affected by this decision.Barry chronically has idle capacity.(CIMA adapted)
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Is the offer from the outside supplier financially attractive? Why?
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