Pasadena Corp

question 118

Essay

Pasadena Corp. produces three products, and currently has a shortage of machine hours since one of its two machines is down - only 360 hours are available this month. The selling price, costs, and labor requirements of the three products are as follows: a. What is the contribution margin per unit for each product?
b. What is the contribution margin per machine hour for each product?
c. Assume Pasadena has unlimited demand for each product. Which product should Pasadena focus on producing?

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