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Ford Automobiles uses a standard part in the manufacture of sevral of its trucks. The cost producing 40,000 parts is $120,000, which includes fixed cost of $60,000 and variable costs of $60,000. The company can buy the part from an outside supplier for $3.00 per unit, and avoid 30% of the fixed costs.

Assume the factory space freed up by purchasing the part from an outside source can be used to manufacture another product that can be sold for $12,000 profit. If Harvey Automobiles makes the part, what will its operating income be?