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MC Question 18

A business makes two components which it uses to produce one of its products. Details are:
Component A Component B
Per unit information: $ $
Buy in price 14
17
Material 2 5
Labour 4 6
Variable overheads 6 7
General fixed overheads 4 3
Total absorption cost
16

21

The business wishes to maximise contribution and is considering whether to continue making the components internally or buy in from outside.

Which components should the company buy in from outside in order to maximise its contribution?

A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B