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Which order do you select and why?

Which order do you select and why?

Essentials of Business Analytics (MindTap Course List)
Essentials of Business Analytics (MindTap Course List)
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Author:Jeffrey D. Camm, James J. Cochran, Michael J. Fry, Jeffrey W. Ohlmann, David R. Anderson
Publisher:Jeffrey D. Camm, James J. Cochran, Michael J. Fry, Jeffrey W. Ohlmann, David R. Anderson
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Problem 4P: The profit function for two products is: Profit3x12+42x13x22+48x2+700, where x1 represents units of...
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CONTRIBUTION MARGIN DECISION Deciding Between Orders You are evaluating orders from two new customers, but you will only be able to accept one of the orders without increasing your fixed costs. Management has directed you to choose the one that is most profitable for the company. Customer A is ordering 500 units and is willing to pay $200 per unit, and these units have a contribution margin of $60 per unit. Customer B is ordering 1000 units and is willing to pay $140 per unit, and these units have a contribution margin ratio of 40%. Which order do you select and why?
Transcribed Image Text:CONTRIBUTION MARGIN DECISION Deciding Between Orders You are evaluating orders from two new customers, but you will only be able to accept one of the orders without increasing your fixed costs. Management has directed you to choose the one that is most profitable for the company. Customer A is ordering 500 units and is willing to pay $200 per unit, and these units have a contribution margin of $60 per unit. Customer B is ordering 1000 units and is willing to pay $140 per unit, and these units have a contribution margin ratio of 40%. Which order do you select and why?
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