Question

DC Electronics uses a standard part in the manufacture of several of its radios. The total cost of producing 30,000 parts is $90,000, which includes fixed costs of $33,000 and variable costs of $57,000. The company can buy the part from an outside supplier for $2.50 per unit, and avoid 30% of the fixed costs.

If DC Electronics decides to outsource the production of the part, how will it impact operating income?

A) Up $15,000

B) Down $24,900

C) Up $132,000

D) Down $132,000

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