A-LevelAccountingDecision MakingOct/Nov 2019Paper 1 Q271 Mark
A company makes three products for which the following details are given. product X product Y product Z $ $ $selling price per unit 40 48 72 direct material per unit 18 24 30 direct labour per unit 10 6 18 The same material is used to make all three products and it costs $2.00 per kilo. There is a shortage of material. In which order should the products be made to achieve maximum profit?
Afirst: X, Y, Z: last
Bfirst: Y, Z, X: last
Cfirst: Z, X, Y: last
Dfirst: Z, Y, X: last
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is D: first: Z, Y, X: last
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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