Commodore Is Debating Whether to Produce the Printed Circuit Boards

question 25

Multiple Choice

Commodore is debating whether to produce the printed circuit boards for a new line of video cameras or outsource their production to a company that specializes in this operation. Strictly from a cost standpoint, production of the circuit boards would definitely be outsourced if:

• A) the variable cost of producing the circuit boards is lower than the buy option.
• B) the production volumes are greater than Commodore's break-even quantity.
• C) the production volumes are less than Commodore's break-even quantity.
• D) the production volumes are the same for making and buying the circuit boards.

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