Answer:
Childress Company
Orders for K1 should be filled first.
Orders for G9 should be filled second.
Orders for S5 should be filled third.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
K1 S5 G9
Direct materials per unit (pounds) 4.9 2.4 5.4
Materials available for production = 58,400
Selling price $ 167.40 $ 99.28 $ 210.02
Variable costs 89.00 76.00 149.00
Contribution margin per unit $ 78.40 $ 23.28 $ 61.02
Contribution margin per pound $16 $9.70 $11.30
Orders for K1 should be filled first
Orders for G9 should be filled second
Orders for S5 should be filled third.
b) This order filling sequence will maximize the contribution margin per pound, ensuring the highest efficient use of the limited materials available for production.
