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Hira Inc. has a limited supply of raw materials. Only 1,500 pounds can be used to produce either P1 or P2. P1, on a per-unit basis, has a selling price of ₱300, variable cost of ₱120, and 36 pounds of raw materials used while P2 has ₱200, variable cost of ₱100, and 10 pounds of raw materials used.   Which of the two products should be given more priortiy to maximize contribution margin?   Which one of the following should be produced in order to maximize its contribution margin? A. 34 units of P1 B. 150 units of P2 C. 100 units of P1 and 50 units of P2 D. 100 units of P2 and 50 units of P1

Hira Inc. has a limited supply of raw materials. Only 1,500 pounds can be used to produce either P1 or P2. P1, on a per-unit basis, has a selling price of ₱300, variable cost of ₱120, and 36 pounds of raw materials used while P2 has ₱200, variable cost of ₱100, and 10 pounds of raw materials used.   Which of the two products should be given more priortiy to maximize contribution margin?   Which one of the following should be produced in order to maximize its contribution margin? A. 34 units of P1 B. 150 units of P2 C. 100 units of P1 and 50 units of P2 D. 100 units of P2 and 50 units of P1

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Hira Inc. has a limited supply of raw materials. Only 1,500 pounds can be used to produce either P1 or P2. P1, on a per-unit basis, has a selling price of ₱300, variable cost of ₱120, and 36 pounds of raw materials used while P2 has ₱200, variable cost of ₱100, and 10 pounds of raw materials used.

 

Which of the two products should be given more priortiy to maximize contribution margin?

 

Which one of the following should be produced in order to maximize its contribution margin?

A. 34 units of P1

B. 150 units of P2

C. 100 units of P1 and 50 units of P2

D. 100 units of P2 and 50 units of P1

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