Value Electronics Uses a Standard Part in the Manufacture of Different

Multiple Choice

Value Electronics uses a standard part in the manufacture of different types of radios.The total cost of producing 24,000 parts is $90,000,which includes fixed costs of $30,000 and variable costs of $60,000.The company can buy this part from an external supplier for $5 per unit and avoid 10% of the fixed costs.If Value Electronics decides to outsource the production of the part,how will it impact its operating income?

A) Operating income increases by $57,000.
B) Operating income decreases by $57,000.
C) Operating income increases by $60,000.
D) Operating income decreases by $60,000.