[Step-by-Step] A sudden increase in the demand for smoke detectors has left Acme Alarms with insufficient capacity to meet demand. The company has seen monthly demand
Question: A sudden increase in the demand for smoke detectors has left Acme Alarms with insufficient capacity to meet demand. The company has seen monthly demand from its retailers for electronic and battery-powered detectors rise to 20,000 and 10,000, respectively, and Acme wishes to continue meeting demand. Acme’s production process involves three departments: Fabrication, assembly, and shipping. The relevant data on production and prices are summarized as follows:
| Department | Monthly Hours Available |
Hours/Unit
(Electronic) |
Hours/Unit
( Battery ) |
| Fabrication | 2000 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Assembly | 4200 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Shipping | 2500 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Variable cost/unit ($) | $18.80 | $16.00 | |
| Retail Price | $29.50 | $28.00 |
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Price: $2.99
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