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(Chаpter 5) Simplex Cоmputer Cоmpаny must decide whether tо mаke or buy some of its components. The costs of producing 20,000 cables for its computers are as follows. Direct materials $18,000 Variable overhead $15,000 Direct labor $10,000 Fixed overhead $8,000 Instead of making the cables at an average cost of $2.55 ($51,000 / 20,000), the company has an opportunity to buy the cables at $2.30 per unit. If the company purchases the cables, all the variable costs and one-fourth of the fixed costs will be eliminated. Additionally, the freed up capacity can be used to generate $5,000 per period. Required: How much does operating income change if the cables were purchased rather than produced? Indicate if the change is an increase or decrease.