Myosot Company produces two models of a component, Model K-3 and Model P-4.The unit contribution margin for Model K-3 is $12; the unit contribution margin for Model P-4 is $20.Each model must spend time on a special machine.The firm owns two machines that provide 6,000 hours of machine time per year together.Model K-3 requires 24 minutes of machine time; Model P-4 requires 36 minutes of machine time.
What is the amount of machine time for model K-3 in terms of percent of a machine hour?
A) 12%
B) 24%
C) 36%
D) 40%
E) 66%

Question

Myosot Company produces two models of a component, Model K-3 and Model P-4.The unit contribution margin for Model K-3 is $12; the unit contribution margin for Model P-4 is $20.Each model must spend time on a special machine.The firm owns two machines that provide 6,000 hours of machine time per year together.Model K-3 requires 24 minutes of machine time; Model P-4 requires 36 minutes of machine time.  
What is the amount of machine time for model K-3 in terms of percent of a machine hour?
A) 12%
B) 24%
C) 36%
D) 40%
E) 66%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Percentage of a machine hour occupied by Model K-3 = Time taken by Model K-3 ÷ 60 minutes = 24 minutes / 60 minutes = 40%.

Myosot Company Produces Two Models of a Component, Model K-3