Suppose You Run a Simulation Model Several Times with Different

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose you run a simulation model several times with different order quantities.What can we infer about the quantity that maximizes the output,the company's profit?

• A) This quantity is the optimal order quantity.
• B) This quantity might be the optimal order quantity,but we also need to consider the company's attitude toward risk.
• C) This is not necessarily the optimal order quantity,because it may have produced the largest profit by luck.
• D) We can't infer anything.

Analyze and interpret the sales mix and its impact on company performance.

Calculate and understand the significance of operating leverage in predicting changes in operating income.

Determine the variable and fixed costs from given data, and understand their impact on the company’s profitability.

Understand and calculate the contribution margin and its role in assessing a company’s profitability.

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