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Interpretation:The number of cans of each type of product that should be produced to maximize the revenue should be calculated.
Concept Introduction: The company produces three types of units that contain − Walnuts, Almonds and Peanuts. The current stock of nuts the company holding is 350 pounds of Almonds, 150 pounds of Walnuts and 1000 pounds of Peanuts.
B
Interpretation:The changes seen if the company is interested in maximizing its contribution margin should be concluded.
Concept Introduction: The company produces three types of units that contain − Walnuts, Almonds and Peanuts. The current stock of nuts the company holding is 350 pounds of Almonds, 150 pounds of Walnuts and 1000 pounds of Peanuts.
C
Interpretation:The change seen in the production level, if there are 50 additional pounds of Walnuts are available should be concluded.
Concept Introduction: The company produces three types of units that contain − Walnuts, Almonds and Peanuts. The current stock of nuts the company holding is 350 pounds of Almonds, 150 pounds of Walnuts and 1000 pounds of Peanuts.
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