A Manufacturing Company Needs to Know Whether to Make In-House

question 58

Multiple Choice

A manufacturing company needs to know whether to make in-house or buy a roller gear assembly for its production of a new fax machine. The company expects to produce 9,000 units per year. The following estimates have been made:
$\begin{array}{|l|c|c|}\hline & \text { Make } & \text { Buy } \\\hline \text { Fixed cost per year } & \$ 8,000 & \$ 0 \\\hline \text { Variable cost per part } & \$ 5.45 & \$ 6.93 \\\hline\end{array}$
-The volume they are indifferent regarding the decision to make or buy is _____ units.

• A) less than or equal to 2,000
• B) more than 2,000 but less than or equal to 4,000
• C) more than 4,000 but less than or equal to 6,000
• D) more than 6,000 but less than or equal to 8,000

Recognize the impact of income on health care demand.

Understand the challenges and effects of health insurance availability on health care demand and costs.

Analyze the role of supply factors, including defensive medicine and productivity growth, on health care costs.

Assess the implications of asymmetric information between health care providers and consumers.

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Definitions:

Warm Delights

Typically refers to products or services designed to provide comfort, satisfaction, or a sense of well-being to consumers.

Trade (Functional)

The activities and processes involved in the distribution of goods and services, facilitating the movement from producer to consumer while adding value through functions like transportation and warehousing.

Quantity Discounts

Quantity discounts refer to the reductions in price given by suppliers to buyers based on the volume of goods purchased.

Quantity Discounts

Price reductions offered to customers who purchase in large volumes, encouraging bulk buying and fostering customer loyalty.