Snipe Company has been purchasing a component, Part Q, for $19.20 a unit. Snipe is currently operating at 70% of capacity and no significant increase in production is anticipated in the near future. The cost of manufacturing a unit of Part Q, determined by the absorption costing method, is estimated as follows:
Direct materials
$11.50
Direct labor
4.50
Variable factory overhead
1.12
Fixed factory overhead
3.15
Total
$20.27
Prepare a differential analysis report, dated March 12 of the current year, on the decision to make or buy Part Q.