Gecko Company Is Evaluating the Use of a Supplier Versus

question 42

Short Answer

Gecko Company is evaluating the use of a supplier versus making the wheels for its skateboards internally. The currently manufactured wheels have a variable unit cost of $2. Fixed costs are $16,000 per month, however, 25% can be eliminated if wheels are no longer produced. A supplier has offered to produce this part for $3 per wheel and can produce the 3,200 wheels for the 800 skateboards needed monthly. Should Gecko outsource wheels or make them internally? a. Outsource because the incremental cost savings is $12,800.
B) Make the product because the incremental cost savings is $3,200.
C) Outsource because the incremental cost savings is $800.
D) Outsource because the incremental cost savings is $8,800.

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