Consider the Following Production and Cost Data for Two Products

question 37

Multiple Choice

Consider the following production and cost data for two products, Q and P: A total of 24,000 machine minutes are available each period and there is unlimited demand for each product. What is the largest possible total contribution margin that can be realized each period?

• A)$120,000
• B)$144,000
• C)$456,000
• D)$132,000

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