XX Inc. produces Products X5, Y8, and Z9. The following table provides per unit information relating to
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XX Inc. produces Products X5, Y8, and Z9. The following table provides per unit information relating to the three products:
Product | |||
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X5 | Y8 | Z9 | |
Selling price | $ 80.00 | $ 66.00 | $ 72.00 |
Variable expenses: | |||
Direct materials | 24.00 | 16.50 | 12.00 |
Other variable expenses | 24.00 | 33.00 | 38.40 |
Total variable expenses | 48.00 | 49.50 | 50.40 |
Contribution margin | $ 32.00 | $ 16.50 | $ 21.60 |
Contribution margin ratio | 40% | 25% | 30% |
XX has enough demand to sell 700 units of each product per month. Each product requires the same direct materials in its production. The direct materials cost $3 per pound. The company will at most have 5,400 pounds of the direct materials available every month.
What is the maximum contribution margin that JSON-2385 can earn per month using its 5,400 pounds of direct materials optimally?
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Authors: ramji balakrishnan, k. s i varamakrishnan, Geoffrey b. sprin
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