The Same Constrained Resource Is Used by Four Different Products

question 40

Multiple Choice

The same constrained resource is used by four different products at Rodrigez Corporation. Data concerning those products appear below: $\begin{array}{lrrr}&Z 100 & Z 200 & Z 300 & Z 400 \\\text { Unit selling price }&\$ 31.80 & \$ 29.60 & \$ 15.90 & \$ 35.80 \\\text { Unit variable cost }&\$ 15.90 & \$ 6.80 & \$ 3.00 & \$ 24.30 \\\text { Amount of the constrained resource required. }&0.44 & 0.34 & 0.28 & 0.53\end{array}$ The company does not have enough of the constrained resource to satisfy for demand of all four products. From the standpoint of the entire company, if it is a choice between sales of one unit of one product versus another, which product should the salespersons emphasize?

• A)Z300
• B)Z400
• C)Z200
• D)Z100

---

Definitions:

Absenteeism

The frequent absence of an employee from work, beyond normal expectations, which can impact productivity and operations.

Application Form

A document that individuals fill out when applying for a job, program, or service, providing personal and professional information.

Embellish Information

The act of adding false or exaggerated details to information to make it appear more impressive or significant.

Minimum Specifications

The least or lowest level of requirements, standards, or qualifications considered acceptable for a task, job, product, or service.