Answer and Explanation:
a. The profit margin for both chairs & decks is
But before that following calculations need to be done
Particulars Chairs Decks
Sales revenue $1,046,500 $1,950,000
Less:
Direct material $585,000 $810,000
Direct labor $130,000 $300,000
overhead $195,000 $450,000
($645,000 × $130,000 ÷ $430,000)
Gross profit $136,500 $390,000
Now the profit margin is
For chairs
= $136,500 ÷ ($585,000 + $130,000 + $195,000)
= 15%
ANd, for decks
= $390,000 ÷ ($810,000 + $300,000 + $450,000)
= 25%
a-2. based on the profit margin, the chairs should be dropped
