Problem: Module 6 Textbook Problem 6 Learning Objective: 6-3 Make appropriate outsourcing decisions Thornton Electronics currently produces the shipping containers it uses to deliver the electronics products it sells. The monthly cost of producing 9,400 containers follows Unit-level materials $ 6,200 Unit-level labor 6,700 Unit-level overhead 3,400 Product-level costs. 7,200 Allocated facility-level costa 27,900 *One-third of these costs can be avoided by purchasing the containers. Russo Container Company has offered to sell comparable containers to Thornton for $2.50 each Required a. Calculate the total relevant cost. Should Thornton continue to make the containers? b. Thornton could lease the space it currently uses in the manufacturing process. If leasing would produce $11700 per month, calculate the total avoidable costs. Should Thornton continue to make the containers? a Total relevant cost Should Thornton continue to make the containers? b. Total avoidable cost Should Thomton continue to make the containers