In: Accounting
) Short Inc has 5,200 machine hours available each month. The
following information on the company's three products is
available:
Product 1 |
Product 2 |
Product 3 |
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Contribution margin per unit |
$ |
45.00 |
$ |
54.00 |
$ |
22.50 |
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Machine hours per unit |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Sales demand in units |
900 |
1,000 |
3,000 |
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Required:
a. What production schedule will maximize the company's
profits?
b. What will be the maximum possible contribution margin?