The volume of the raw material required for a certain machine part is 2.02 cu.cm. The finished
volume is 1.05cu cm. The time for machining each piece is 45 seconds for steel and 30 seconds
for brass. The cost of steel is P32.50 per kg and the value of steel scrap is negligible. The brass
is P60.00 per kg and the value of scrap is P25.00 per kg. The wage of the operator is P40.00
per hour and the overhead costs of the machine is P50.00 per hour. The weight of steel and
brass are 0.0081 and 0.0088 kg per cu cm, respectively. Which will you recommend?
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