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SShiana5y ago
Direct material cost (bought in parts) $40 Direct material cost : all of the parts currently proposed for the webcam are bespoke parts. However most of these can actually be replaced with standard parts costing 55%less. However 3 if bespoke parts which currently account for 20% of the estimated direct material cost cannot be replaced although an alternative supplier charging 10% less has been sourced for these parts. What is the direct material cost per unit in light of new information? Its a bit of confusion this question about the replaced part and not replaced part. Im not understanding. Pls explain sir
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor5y ago#1
The bespoke parts currently cost 20% x $40 = $8 and will be replaced and so will cost $8 less 10%. The other parts currently cost 80% x $40 = $32 and will be replaced and so will cost 55% less.
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