The Managing Director of H Limited Is Setting the Production

question 13

Multiple Choice

The managing director of H Limited is setting the production plan for the next financial year. H has a shortage of skilled labour and wishes to maximise the profitability of the company. H manufactures three products X, Y and Z. There is 200 000 hours of skilled labour available in the year at a cost of $10 per hour. The following information relates to each product.
Assuming all relevant information is provided, in what order should H manufacture its products to maximise profit in the current year?

• A) Z then X
• B) X then Z
• C) X, Y then Z
• D) None of the given answers

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