When a multiproduct plant operates at full capacity, decision must be made as to which products to emphasize. These decisions are frequently made with a short run focus. In making such decisions, managers should select products with the A. Highest sales price per unit B. Highest sales volume potential C. Highest individual unit contribution margin D. Highest contribution margin per unit of the constraining resource

When a multiproduct plant operates at full capacity, decision must be made as to which products to emphasize. These decisions are frequently made with a short run focus. In making such decisions, managers should select products with the A. Highest sales price per unit B. Highest sales volume potential C. Highest individual unit contribution margin D. Highest contribution margin per unit of the constraining resource

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