Quick Company has been purchasing a component,Part Q,for $20 a unit.Quick is currently operating at 70% of capacity and no significant increase in production is anticipated in the near future.The cost of manufacturing a unit of Part Q,determined by absorption costing methods,is estimated as follows:
Prepare a differential analysis report,dated March 12 of the current year,on the decision to make or buy Part Q.
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