Question

Problem 8-2 The owner of Genuine Subs, Inc., hopes to expand the present operation by adding one new outlet. She has studied three locations. Each would have the same labor and materials costs (food, serving containers, napkins, etc.) of $2.10 per sandwich. Sandwiches sell for $2.90 each in all locations. Rent and equipment costs would be $5,500 per month for location A, $5,750 per month for location B, and $6,000 per month for location C.

a. Determine the volume necessary at each location to realize a monthly profit of $10,500. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

Location Monthly Volume

A

B

C

b-1. If expected sales at A, B, and C are 24,500 per month, 21,500 per month, and 23,500 per month, respectively, calculate the profit of the each locations? (Omit the "$" sign in your response.)

Location Monthly Profits A $

B $

C $

b-2. Which location would yield the greatest profits? Location C Location B Location A

Answer 1