Respuesta :
The maximum proportion of flower sales that can come from bouquets in order for Flora to earn a profit of $35,000 is A. 42%.
What is proportion?
The proportion shows the ratios of two or more variables.
While the maximum proportion show the highest ratio or percentage of a variable required to equate an expression.
Data and Calculations:
Number of red roses procured for sale = 9,000
Selling price per stem = $8
Selling price per bouquet (12 stems) = $75
Cost per stem = $3
Last year's Valentine Day profit = $35,000
Stem Boutique
Selling price $8 $75
Cost per stem 3 36 ($3 x 12)
Contribution margin per unit $5 $39 ($75 - $36)
Contribution margin per stem $5 $3.25 ($39/12)
Weighted contribution margin $22,500 $14,625 ($3.25 x 4,500)
Proportion 42% ($14,625/$35,000 x 100)
Thus, the maximum proportion of flower sales that can come from bouquets in order for Flora to earn a profit of $35,000 is A. 42%.
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