Joe's Brakes manufactures three different product lines, Model X, Model Y, and Model Z. Considerable market demand exists for all models. The following per unit data apply:                                                                         M.X          M.Y          M.Z       Selling price                                            $50            $60            $70       Direct materials                                        $6              $6              $6       Direct labor ($12 per hour)                   $12            $12            $24       Variable support costs ($4 per machine-hour)                                                                                    $4              $8              $8       Fixed support costs                                $10            $10            $10   Which model has the greatest contribution margin per unit?

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Joe's Brakes manufactures three different product lines, Model X, Model Y, and Model Z. Considerable market demand exists for all models. The following per unit data apply:

                                                                        M.X          M.Y          M.Z

      Selling price                                            $50            $60            $70

      Direct materials                                        $6              $6              $6

      Direct labor ($12 per hour)                   $12            $12            $24

      Variable support costs ($4 per machine-hour)         

                                                                          $4              $8              $8

      Fixed support costs                                $10            $10            $10

 

Which model has the greatest contribution margin per unit?

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