A Company Is Deciding Where to Assign Its Summer Intern

question 15

Essay

A company is deciding where to assign its summer intern. The manager estimates that the intern can save the company $10,000 in supply chain costs. What increase in sales (revenue) by the intern is required to show an equal profit?
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \begin{array} { l } \text { Supply Chain } \\\text { costs }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Variable Costs } \\\text { (materials) }\end{array} & \text { Profits } \\\hline \% \text { of current } & & & \\\text { sales } \\\text { (revenue) } & 35 & 25 & 40 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Leisure

The time spent away from work and compulsory activities to rest, relax, or engage in freely chosen activities and hobbies.

Labor Supply

The total hours that workers are willing and able to work at a given wage rate, reflecting their participation in the labor force.

Consumer Preferences

These are the subjective likes, dislikes, desires, and needs that motivate buying decisions and are influenced by various sociocultural and economic factors.

Marginal Rate of Substitution

The rate at which a consumer can substitute one good for another while maintaining the same level of utility.