Companion Computer Company has been purchasing carrying cases for its portable computers at a delivered cost of
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Direct materials $25.00
Direct labor 32.00
Factory overhead (40% of direct labor) 12.80
Total cost per unit $69.80
If Companion Computer Company manufactures the carrying cases, fixed factory overhead costs will not increase and variable factory overhead costs associated with the cases are expected to be 15% of the direct labor costs.
(a) Prepare a differential analysis report, dated October 11, 2010, for the make-or-buy decision.
(b) On the basis of the data presented, would it be advisable to make the carrying cases or to continue buying them? Explain.
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