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14 May, 14:41

Lock Division of Morgantown Corp. sells 80,000 units of part Z-25 to the outside market. Part Z-25 sells for $40, has a variable cost of $22, and a fixed cost per unit of $10. The Lock Division has a capacity to produce 100,000 units per period. The Cabinet Division currently purchases 10,000 units of part Z-25 from the Lock Division for $40. The Cabinet Division has been approached by an outside supplier willing to supply the parts for $36. What is the effect on Morgantown's overall profit if the Lock Divisi

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  1. 14 May, 16:16
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    The effect on Morgantown's overall profit is $140,000 decrease in Morgantown's profits

    Explanation:

    In order to calculate the effect on Morgantown's overall profit we would have to make the following calculations:

    Contribution margin per unit for Lock Division = Selling price - Variable costs = $40 - $22 = $18

    Contribution lost by lock division if Cabinet division buys from outside = $18 * 10,000 = $180,000

    Cost per unit saved by Cabinet division = $40 - $36 = $4

    Total cost saved by cabinet division = $4 * 10,000 = $40,000

    Net decrease in profit = Contribution lost - Cost saved = $180,000 - $40,000 = $140,000

    Therefore, the effect on Morgantown's overall profit is $140,000 decrease in Morgantown's profits.
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