E$7-7($Algo$)$ Analyzing Make$-$or$-$Buy Decision $[$L$07-2,7-4]$

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 $18,000$ units of the module per year for $$25\mathrm{.}00$ each. The following information pertains to MSI's production of the control modules:

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