Figure 3 the Adam Division Produces a Component That Is Used by Used

question 33

Multiple Choice

Figure 3
The Adam Division produces a component that is used by the West Division. The cost of manufacturing the component is as follows:
^aBased on a practical volume of 250,000 components
Other costs incurred by the Adam Division are as follows:
The component usually sells for £90 in the external market. The Adam Division is capable of producing 250,000 components per year; however, only 200,000 components are expected to be sold next year. The variable selling expenses are avoidable if the component is sold internally.
The West Division has been buying the same component from an external supplier for £80 each. The West Division expects to use 40,000 units of the component next year. The manager of the West Division has offered to buy 40,000 units from the Adam Division for £56 each.
-Refer to Figure 3 above. The effect on firmwide income if 40,000 components are transferred internally at £56 each instead of purchased from an external supplier at £80 per unit would be a

• A) £1,920,000 decrease
• B) £1,280,000 increase
• C) £960,000 decrease
• D) £960,000 increase

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Definitions:

Partner's Equity

The interest or ownership a partner has in a partnership, representing their claim on the assets after liabilities are settled.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting liabilities, representing the owner's claim on the company's resources.

Capital Account

An account showing the net worth of a business at a specific point in time, including the owner's investment and retained earnings.