Question Completion:
Direct materials cost $150,000
Direct labor cost $100,000
Variable overhead $50,000
Fixed overhead $60,000
Answer:
Sutton Inc.
The correct make-or-buy decision is:
Continue to produce the component.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Production costs:
Direct materials cost $150,000
Direct labor cost $100,000
Variable overhead $50,000
Fixed overhead $60,000
Production costs = $360,000
Relevant costs to make:
Direct materials cost $150,000
Direct labor cost $100,000
Variable overhead $50,000
Fixed overhead $28,000
Avoidable costs = $328,000
Cost of purchasing the component = $345,000
Difference = $17,000
Sutton will pay $17,000 more if it buys the component than if it makes it. Therefore, it is more cost-effective to make the component than buying from the outside supplier.
