A company has the following production planned for the next four weeks. The figures reflect the full capacity level of operations. Planned output is equal to the maximum demand per product.

The direct labour force is threatening to go on strike for two weeks out of the coming four. This means that only 2160 hours will be available for production rather than the usual 4320 hours.If the strike goes ahead, which product or products should be produced if profits are to be maximized?(a) D and A(b) B and D

(c) D only(d) B and C

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Product $ per unit per unit per unit per unit Selling price 214 100 160 140 24 Raw material cost 56 22 40 88 33 Direct labour cost 66 22 Variable overhead cost 24 18 24 18 Fixed overhead cost 16 10 12 30 48 Profit 42 13 Planned output 300 125 240 400 Direct labour hours per unit 8 3 2. %24 %24