A radio manufacturer finds that while it costs ₹6.25 per unit to make a component, the same is available in the market at ₹5.75 each. Continuous supply is also fully assured. The break-up of costs per unit is as follows:

CS Executive · Cost and Management Accounting · PYQS · December 2016
A radio manufacturer finds that while it costs ₹6.25 per unit to make a component, the same is available in the market at ₹5.75 each. Continuous supply is also fully assured. The break-up of costs per unit is as follows: Materials : ₹2.75 Labour : ₹1.75 Other variable expenses : ₹0.50 Depreciation and other fixed costs : ₹1.25 The best option for the manufacturer will be —
(A) To make
(B) To buy
(C) To sell
(D) None of the above.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Official answer key: (A).

Topics: Management Accounting

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