Trailblazers produces two types of hiking boots: the men\'s boot and the women\'

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Trailblazers produces two types of hiking boots: the men's boot and the women's boot. The two types of boots are similar, except that the women's boots are more stylish. Both types are made with the same machines. It takes 15 minutes of machine time to produce one pair of men's boots, whereas it takes 30 minutes of machine time to produce one pair of women's boots. The difference in production time results mainly from the different materials used in construction. The relevant data concerning the two types of boots are as follows:

Required:

A.  If the amount of machine time available to Trailblazers is limited, which boot should be produced first?

B.  If the total machine time available is 640 hours per month and the demand for each type of boot is 1,000 pairs per month, how many of each type should be produced to maximize profit? (Round your answer to the nearest pair.)

C.  What other factors should be considered in this decision, and how would they affect the decision?

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Required:

A.  If the amount of machine time available to Trailblazers is limited, which boot should be produced first?

B.  If the total machine time available is 640 hours per month and the demand for each type of boot is 1,000 pairs per month, how many of each type should be produced to maximize profit? (Round your answer to the nearest pair.)

Men's pairs Women's pairs

C.  What other factors should be considered in this decision, and how would they affect the decision?

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Trailblazers produces two types of hiking boots: the men's boot and the women's boot. The two types of boots are similar, except that the women's boots are more stylish. Both types are made with the same machines. It takes 15 minutes of machine time to produce one pair of men's boots, whereas it takes 30 minutes of machine time to produce one pair of women's boots. The difference in production time results mainly from the different materials used in construction. The relevant data concerning the two types of boots are as follows: If the amount of machine time available to Trailblazers is limited, which boot should be produced first? f the total machine time available is 640 hours per month and the demand for each type of boot is 1,000 pairs per month, how many of each type should be produced to maximize profit? (Round your answer to the nearest pair.) What other factors should be considered in this decision, and how would they affect the decision? The input in the box below will not be graded, but may be reviewed and considered by your instructor.

Explanation / Answer

Hi,

Please find the answer as follows:

Part A:

Contribution Per Machine Hour (Men's) = Contribution Margin/Required Machine Time = 13/(1/4) = 52 per machine hour

Contribution Per Machine Hour (Women's) = Contribution Margin/Required Machine Time =13/(1/2) = 26 per machine hour

Men's boot should be produced first.

Part B:

Total Hours = 1000

Machine Hours Required to Produce 1000 Units of Men's Boots = 1000*1/4 = 250 Hours

Machine Hours Available for Women's Boots = 640 - 250 = 390 Hours

390 Hours can be used to produce = 1000*390/500 = 780 units (Women's Boots)

Answer is:

Men's = 1000 Pairs

Women's = 780 Pairs

Part C:

Other factors may include costs such as fixed cost that may have an overall impact on the net operating of the company.

Thanks.

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