ArchoChem Ltd manufactures two chemicals, West 1 and West 2. Contribution margin data follow: ArchoChem production process

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ArchoChem Ltd manufactures two chemicals, West 1 and West 2. Contribution margin data follow:

West 1 West 2 Unit sales price $13.00 $31.00 Less: Direct material 7.00 5.00 Direct labour 1.00 6.00 Variable overhead 1

ArchoChem production process uses highly skilled labour, which is in short supply. The same employees work on both products and earn the same wage rate of $21 per hour.
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Which of ArchoChem's products is the more profitable? Explain.

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