NUBD Co. has only 25,000 hours of machine time each month to manufacture its two products. Product X has a contribution margin of P50 and Product Y has a contribution margin of P64. Product X requires 5 machine hours and Product Y, 8 hours. If the company wants to dedicate 80% of its machine time to the product that will provide the most income, it will have a total contribution margin of

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NUBD Co. has only 25,000 hours of machine time each month to manufacture its two products. Product X has a contribution margin of P50 and Product Y has a contribution margin of P64. Product X requires 5 machine hours and Product Y, 8 hours. If the company wants to dedicate 80% of its machine time to the product that will provide the most income, it will have a total contribution margin of

 
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