Answer (C) is correct . For 10 units, the additional cost of purchasing is $96,000. However, the net effect of purchasing is a gain of $8,000 ($104,000 contribution from making another product – $96,000). Opportunity cost is the benefit from the next best alternative use of the resources. Hence, the company’s opportunity cost of making the part is $8,000.
Answer (A) is incorrect because This amount overlooks the $6,000 per unit of receiving costs for purchased components. Answer (B) is incorrect because This amount assumes only one-third of the overhead is fixed. Answer (D) is incorrect because This amount ignores the $104,000 income from alternative production.
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