BE5.7 - Using Excel to Determine Profitability Given a Constrained Resource      Student Work Area   PROBLEM     Required: Provide input into cells shaded in yellow in this template. Input the required mathematical formulas or functions with cell references to the Problem area or work area as indicated.  Rachel wants to use her knitting skills to make a little extra money so she can enjoy a theatre weekend with her besties. She’s got the pattern down for a hat, scarf, and mittens, but she realizes that her available time is limited. She should be able to sell as many of any item as she can make, but she wants to make sure she’s making the best use of her time. Cost and time information are provided here.                     Calculate the contribution margin per unit of the scarce resource for each item.                                    Hat Scarf Mittens       Hat Scarf Mittens       Contribution margin per            Time in minutes             20             30             40           unit of scarce resource           Cost of yarn per unit  $      4.00  $      6.00  $      4.00                   Selling price per unit        15.00        15.00        15.00     Which item should Rachel focus on in order to maximize her profitability and resources?                                                           The highest CM is

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BE5.7 - Using Excel to Determine Profitability Given a Constrained Resource      Student Work Area 
 PROBLEM     Required: Provide input into cells shaded in yellow in this template. Input the required mathematical formulas or functions with cell references to the Problem area or work area as indicated. 
Rachel wants to use her knitting skills to make a little extra money so she can enjoy a theatre weekend with her besties. She’s got the pattern down for a hat, scarf, and mittens, but she realizes that her available time is limited. She should be able to sell as many of any item as she can make, but she wants to make sure she’s making the best use of her time. Cost and time information are provided here.  
 
             
  Calculate the contribution margin per unit of the scarce resource for each item. 
 
             
                  Hat Scarf Mittens  
    Hat Scarf Mittens       Contribution margin per         
  Time in minutes             20             30             40           unit of scarce resource        
  Cost of yarn per unit  $      4.00  $      6.00  $      4.00                
  Selling price per unit        15.00        15.00        15.00     Which item should Rachel focus on in order to maximize her profitability and resources? 
             
                         
                 The highest CM is      .     
                         

 

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