Question 9 (3 points) ABS is considering a strategy to increase contribution. The company has three options: Increase Sales Revenue by 20% Reduce Finance Cost by 10% Reduce Production Cost by 10% Using the Contribution Calculator located in the Module 1 Quiz Materials link within the Content tab titled Module 1 - 08/26, determine which option the company should choose ABS manufacturing company is considering the purchase of a new painting machine. While the consideration of a new capital purchase requires a great deal of analysis, John has been given the task of determining the impact of the new machine on productivity. John begins by analyzing labor productivity with the current machine based on the data below: In 2018, 528,000 units of product were painted utilizing 4,868 hours of labor. What is the single factor labor productivity for 2018 utilizing the current machine in units per hour of labor (rounded to the nearest integer)? 108 A/ Question 4 (3 points) Saved John continues his analysis by calculating the following estimations: Using a new model of machine, 600,000 units of product can be painted utilizing 4950 hours of labor. Based on these estimations, what is the single factor labor productivity utilizing the new machine in units per hour of labor (rounded to the nearest integer)? 121 Savea Question 0 (3 points) John realizes that he needs to consider more than just labor productivity when formulating his recommendation. Therefore, he gathers more data: In 2018: 528,000 units of product were painted utilizing 4,868 hours of labor at an average of $10.56 per hour. 528,000 units of product were painted utilizing 50,000 pounds of paint at an average of $20.00 per pound of paint Energy costs for existing equipment were 30,000 BTU at an average cost of $0.50 per BTU Calculate the multi-factor productivity for 2018 using existing equipment with dollars as the common denominator (stated in units rounded to the nearest thousandth per dollar)? 0.495 Question 9 (3 points) ABS is considering a strategy to increase contribution. The company has three options: Increase Sales Revenue by 20% Reduce Finance Cost by 10% Reduce Production Cost by 10% Using the Contribution Calculator located in the Module 1 Quiz Materials link within the Content tab titled Module 1 - 08/26, determine which option the company should choose ABS manufacturing company is considering the purchase of a new painting machine. While the consideration of a new capital purchase requires a great deal of analysis, John has been given the task of determining the impact of the new machine on productivity. John begins by analyzing labor productivity with the current machine based on the data below: In 2018, 528,000 units of product were painted utilizing 4,868 hours of labor. What is the single factor labor productivity for 2018 utilizing the current machine in units per hour of labor (rounded to the nearest integer)? 108 A/ Question 4 (3 points) Saved John continues his analysis by calculating the following estimations: Using a new model of machine, 600,000 units of product can be painted utilizing 4950 hours of labor. Based on these estimations, what is the single factor labor productivity utilizing the new machine in units per hour of labor (rounded to the nearest integer)? 121 Savea Question 0 (3 points) John realizes that he needs to consider more than just labor productivity when formulating his recommendation. Therefore, he gathers more data: In 2018: 528,000 units of product were painted utilizing 4,868 hours of labor at an average of $10.56 per hour. 528,000 units of product were painted utilizing 50,000 pounds of paint at an average of $20.00 per pound of paint Energy costs for existing equipment were 30,000 BTU at an average cost of $0.50 per BTU Calculate the multi-factor productivity for 2018 using existing equipment with dollars as the common denominator (stated in units rounded to the nearest thousandth per dollar)? 0.495