Sanchez Semiconductors Produces 200,000 High-Tech Computer Chips Per Month

question 79

Multiple Choice

Sanchez Semiconductors produces 200,000 high-tech computer chips per month.Each chip uses a component that Sanchez makes in-house.The variable costs to make the component are $1.20 per unit,and the fixed costs are $1,200,000 per month.The company has been approached by a foreign producer who can supply the component,within acceptable quality standards,for $1.00 each.If the company chooses to outsource,fixed costs can be reduced by 30%.There are no other uses for the facilities currently employed in making the component.What would be the effect on operating income,if the company decides to outsource?

• A) There would be no effect on operating income.
• B) Operating income would increase by $400,000.
• C) Operating income would increase by $200,000.
• D) Operating income would decrease by $40,000.

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