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Refer to Exercise 26-6. Fiber Systems needs 80,000 optical switches. By outsourcing them, Fiber Systems can use its idle facilities to manufacture another product that will contribute $220,000 to operating income. Identify the incremental costs that Fiber Systems will incur to acquire 80,000 switches under three alternative plans. Which plan makes the best use of Fiber System’s facilities? Support your answer.
Exercise 26-6:
Fiber Systems manufactures an optical switch that it uses in its final product. The switch has the following manufacturing costs per unit:

Another company has offered to sell Fiber Systems the switch for $14 per unit. If Fiber Systems buys the switch from the outside supplier, the manufacturing facilities that will be idled cannot be used for any other purpose. Should Fiber Systems make or buy the switch?
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