The following information is available for Pullaway Trailer Company, which sells two products: $\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Trailer A } & \text { Trailer B }\
\text { Processing time } & 2 \text { hours } & 4 \text { hours } \
\text { Vinyl cover used } & 16 \text { sq. ft. } & 12 \text { sq. ft. } \
\text { Selling price } & \$ 50.00 & \$ 80.00 \
\text { Variable cost } & \$ 35.00 & \$ 50.00 \
\text { Fixed cost } & \$ 10.00 & \$ 20.00
\end{array}$ There are 100 hours available in the plant and 75 square feet of vinyl available per operating period.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A)The materials constraint favors Trailer B over Trailer A.
B)The time constraint favors Trailer A over Trailer B.
C)The material constraint favors Trailer A over Trailer B.
D)The objective function favors Trailer B over Trailer A.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The material constraint is based on the amount of vinyl used. Trailer A uses more vinyl (16 sq. ft.) compared to Trailer B (12 sq. ft.), so the material constraint actually favors Trailer B over Trailer A, making statement C incorrect.

The Following Information Is Available for Pullaway Trailer Company, Which