Question

Which of the following is the least profitable investment for a candy shop that earns $1 profit per pound of candy?

A. Worker at $10 per hour, producing eight pounds of candy per hour

B. Worker at $12 per hour, producing 16 pounds of candy per hour

C. Machine with $5 per hour operating cost, producing 10 pounds of candy per hour

D. Machine with $8 per hour operating cost, producing 14 pounds of candy per hour

Answer 1

the answer: D there will be overages do to paying anything else you muct pay the macheine

Answer 2

We will calculate: profit per hour : cost per hour.
A: $8/$10= 0.8
B : $16 / $12= 1.33
C: $10/$5 = 2
D: $14/$8 = 1.75
The least profitable investment is: A) Worker at $10 per hour, producing 8 pounds of candy per hour.