58-9 (similar to) Question Help Containers Plus produces plastic storage bins for household storage needs. The company makes two sizes of bins: Large (50 gallon) and Regular (35 gallon). Demand for the product is so high that the company can sell as many of each size as it can produce. The same machinery is used to produce both sizes. The machinery is available for only 3,000 hours per period. The company can produce 10 Large bins every hour compared to 16 Regular bins in the same amount time. Fixed expenses amount to $120,000 per period. Sales prices and variable costs are as follows: (Click the icon to view the costs.) 1. Which product should Containers Plus emphasize? Why? 2. To maximize profits, how many of each size bin should the company produce? 3. Given this product mix, what will the company's operating income be? X 1. Which product should Containers Plus emphasize? Why? Complete the product mix analysis to determine which product Containers Plus should emphasize. Containers Plus Product Mix Analysis Data Table Regular Large Sales price per unit Loss: Variable cost per unit Contribution margin per unit Sales price per unit Units per machine hour Variable cost per unit Contribution margin per machine hour Regular Large $ 8.10 $ 10.90 $ 3.50 $ 4.20 Print Done Enter any number in the edit fields and then click Check Answer narts