Reference no: EM132968587

Gordon Corporation produces 1,000 units of a part per year which are used in the assembly of one of its products. The unit cost of producing these parts is:

Variable manufacturing cost $15

Fixed manufacturing cost 12

Total manufacturing cost $27

Problem 1: The part can be purchased from an outside supplier at $20 per unit. If the part is purchased from the outside supplier, two thirds of the total fixed costs incurred in producing the part can be avoided. The annual financial advantage (disadvantage) for the company because of buying the part from the outside supplier would be:

A) $3,000

B) ($1,000)

C) $7,000

D) $5,000