Anna has been told that racquet string will be in short supply owing to distribution problems. As they have now installed a new machine increasing frame capacity, there is no limitation on the number of racquet frames they can produce. Using Table 14.7, advise Anna on which racquets should now take priority, given a limited supply of string. They are expected to have 6,200 metres of string until further supplies can be delivered.

Table 14.7 Sales demand for next month Contribution per unit String required per racquet Contribution per unit Production priority String usage Optimum number of | racquets String: limiting factor Tennis racquet 1,250 racquets 12.50 3.6 metres Badminton racquet 600 racquets 14.00 3.0 metres Squash racquet 500 racquets 19.50 2.8 metres