Gilberto Company currently manufactures 84,000 units per year of one of its crucial parts. Variable costs are $2.90 per unit, fixed costs related to making this part are $94,000 per year, and allocated fixed costs are $81,000 per year. Allocated fixed costs are unavoidable whether the company makes or buys the part. Gilberto is considering buying the part from a supplier for a quoted price of $4.10 per unit guaranteed for a three-year period. Calculate the total incremental cost of making 84,000 and buying 84,000 units. Should the company continue to manufacture the part, or should it buy the part from the outside supplier

Cost to make $337,600

Cost to make $344,400

The company should make the product

Explanation:

Calculation to determine the total incremental cost of making 84,000 and buying 84,000 units

COST TO MAKE

Relevant per unitRelevant fixed cost Total relevant cost

Variable cost per unit$2.90 - $243,600(84000*$2.90)

Fixed manufacturing costs- $94,000 $94,000

Cost to make $337,600

($243,600+$94,000)

COST TO BUY

Relevant per unitRelevant fixed costTotal relevant cost

purchase per unit$4.10 - $344,400[$4.10*84000]

Cost to make $344,400

Based on the above calculation the cost of buying is higher than the cost of making therefore the company should MAKE the product.

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.