Dexter Company manufactures part ZX used in several of its engine models. Monthly production costs for 10,000 units are as follows: Direct materials $80,000 Direct labor 20,000 Variable support costs 50,000 Fixed support costs 40,000 Total costs $190,000 It is estimated that 30% of the fixed support costs assigned to part ZX will no longer be incurred if the company purchases the part from the outside supplier. Dexter Company has the option of purchasing the part from an outside supplier at $16 per unit.   If Dexter Company purchases 10,000 ZX parts from the outside supplier per month, then its monthly operating income will:

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Dexter Company manufactures part ZX used in several of its engine models. Monthly production costs for 10,000 units are as follows:

Direct materials $80,000
Direct labor 20,000
Variable support costs 50,000
Fixed support costs 40,000
Total costs $190,000

It is estimated that 30% of the fixed support costs assigned to part ZX will no longer be incurred if the company purchases the part from the outside supplier. Dexter Company has the option of purchasing the part from an outside supplier at $16 per unit.

 

If Dexter Company purchases 10,000 ZX parts from the outside supplier per month, then its monthly operating income will:

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