Springer Products manufactures three different product lines, Model X, Model Y, and Model Z. Considerable market demand exists f
or all models. The following per unit data apply: Model X Model Y Model Z Selling price $52 $60 $74 Direct materials 8 8 8 Direct labor ($16 per hour) 16 16 32 Variable support costs ($5 per machine-hour) 5 10 10 Fixed support costs 12 12 12 If there is excess capacity, which model is the most profitable to produce
The term new normal
refers to a wide variety of context wherein something that was considered
abnormal before has found its commonplace or sort of became a norm. It is referenced
from the financial crisis during 2007-2008 and the global recession from
2008-2012.