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olchik [2.2K]
2 years ago
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Childress Company produces three products, K1, S5, and G9. Each product uses the same type of direct material. K1 uses 4.9 pound

s of the material, S5 uses 2.4 pounds of the material, and G9 uses 5.4 pounds of the material. Demand for all products is strong, but only 58,400 pounds of material are available. Information about the selling price per unit and variable cost per unit of each product follows. K1 S5 G91 Selling price $ 167.40 $ 99.28 $ 210.02 Variable costs 89.00 76.00 149.00 Calculate the contribution margin per pound for each of the three products. Orders for which product should be produced and filled first, then second, and then third
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Stella [2.4K]2 years ago
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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.

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