Ralph's Mufflers Manufactures Three Different Product Lines, Model X, Model

question 173

Essay

Ralph's Mufflers manufactures three different product lines, Model X, Model Y, and Model Z.Considerable market demand exists for all models.The following per unit data apply:
a.For each model, compute the contribution margin per unit.
b.For each model, compute the contribution margin per machine-hour.
c.If there is excess capacity, which model is the most profitable to produce? Why?
d.If there is constrained capacity, which model is the most profitable to produce? Why?
e.How can Ralph encourage her sales people to promote the more profitable model?

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