Lewis Auto Company manufactures a part for use in its production of automobiles.
Lewis Auto Company manufactures a part for use in its production of automobiles. When 10,000 items are produced,
the costs per unit are:
Direct materials $12
Direct manufacturing labor 60
Variable manufacturing overhead 24
Fixed manufacturing overhead 32
Total $128
Monty Company has offered to sell Lewis Auto Company 10,000 units of the part for $120 per unit. The plant facilities could be used to manufacture another part at a savings of $180,000 if Lewis Auto accepts the supplier’s offer. In addition, $20 per unit of fixed manufacturing overhead on the original part would be eliminated.