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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:
 Variable manufacturing overhead $100,000 Fixed manufacturing overhead $250,000 Direct labor-hours 25,000\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Variable manufacturing overhead } & \$ 100,000 \\\hline \text { Fixed manufacturing overhead } & \$ 250,000 \\\hline \text { Direct labor-hours } & 25,000 \\\hline\end{array}
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:
 Direct materials $28.00 Direct labor 56.00 Manufacturing overhead applied 39.20 Unit product cost $123.20\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Direct materials } & \$ 28.00 \\\hline \text { Direct labor } & 56.00 \\\hline \text { Manufacturing overhead applied } & \underline { 39.20} \\\hline \text { Unit product cost } & \$ 123.20 \\\hline\end{array}
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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