Answer:
1. Machine hours is the Constraints in the given case.
2. Evaluation of Products
Deluxe Regular
Sales Price $1,020 $560
Less: Direct Material $300 $90
Less: Direct Labor $88 $188
Less: Variable Manufacturing $264 $88
Overhead
Less: Variable Operating <u>$111
</u> <u>$65</u>
Expenses
Contribution Margin <u>$257</u> <u>$129
</u>
Contribution Margin as % 292.05% 68.62%
of Direct Labor cost
Conclusion: Hence it is better to produce Deluxe as it gives higher contribution margin as a % of direct labor cost
<u>Workings</u>
Contribution Margin as % of Direct Labor cost
Deluxe = 257/88% = 292.05%
Regular = 129 /188% = 68.62%