Ans:
Cost of Making 12,000 Units:
Variable costs : 12,000 *$1.20 = $14,400
Fixed Costs : $20,000
Total costs : $14,400 + $20,000 = $34,400
Cost of Buying 12,000 Units:
Cost of purchase : 12,000 * $1 = $12,000
Savings if Pamper chef decide to Buy : $34,400 - $12,000 = $22,400
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