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  1. (A)  Given the production constraint of 450,000 machine hours, what is the product mix that will maximize profits?

  2. (B)  If the company authorizes overtime to produce more units, the direct labour cost per unit will increase by 50% due to an overtime premium. Materials cost and variable overhead cost per unit will be the same for overtime production as regular production. Should the company authorize the overtime? What would be the financial impact of doing so?


Montage

Total demand for 2021                    350,000

Sales price per unit                            $20.00
Direct materials cost per unit             $8.00 

Direct labour cost per unit                  $4.00 

Variable overhead cost per unit          $4.00

Machine hours per unit                       0.40


Creek

Total demand for 2021            350,000 

Sales price per unit                    $28.00 

Direct materials cost per unit    $9.00 

Direct labour cost per unit        $6.00 

Variable overhead cost per unit $6.00 

Machine hours per unit            0.70


Pulse

Total demand for 2021            350,000 

Sales price per unit                    $24.00 

Direct materials cost per unit     $10.00 

Direct labour cost per unit          $5.00 

Variable overhead cost per uni   $5.00

Machine hours per unit               0.50


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