A) Maximum profits can be achieved at the product mix |
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where contribution per MH is maximum. So, |
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Per unit |
Montage |
Creek |
Pulse |
Total |
SP |
20 |
28 |
24 |
|
DM |
8 |
9 |
10 |
|
DL |
4 |
6 |
5 |
|
V OH |
4 |
6 |
5 |
|
Contribution |
4 |
7 |
4 |
|
MHs |
0.4 |
0.7 |
0.5 |
|
Contri /MH |
10 |
10 |
8 |
|
Preferance |
I |
I |
II |
|
Production: |
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Product mix (Pref.-wise) |
350000 |
350000 |
130000 |
|
MH used |
140000 |
245000 |
65000 |
450000 |
B) Contribution after Overtime hours: |
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Normal contribution |
4 |
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Additional Lab. Cost (50%) |
2.5 |
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Contribution on Overtime |
1.5 |
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Production (Pulse) |
220000 |
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Contribution gained |
330000 |
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Yes, authorise the overtime as contribution per |
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unit of Pulse product comes out to $1.5 per unit. |
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The total contribution increases by $330000. |
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