Option 1

Michaela, a college student, enjoyed this chapter in business mathematics and wanted to see for herself how a product moves through the merchandising cycle from a manufacturer to the consumer. During her summer holidays, she decided to study the merchandising cycle at her father's clothing store that was located in Delhi, Ontario.

Option 2

After studying the merchandising cycle at her father's clothing store, Michaela suggested to her father that he might do better if he makes a few changes.

After looking at all of the numbers for option 1 and option 2. As a business adviser to Michaela and her father, you must now make a recommendation as to whether they should continue with Option 1 or choose to go with Option 2 as Michaela suggested. Support you answer using specific numbers.