Green Forever (see Problem) has decided to add an automatic string feeder system with cost and revenue estimates as shown below to the GF Deluxe model.
a) What is the new revenue retrieval value for each model?
b) Which model is the better environmental design alternative?
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Part
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Resale Revenue Per Unit
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Recycling Revenue Per unit
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Processing Cost Per Unit
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Disposal Cost per Unit
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String feeder system
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$1.05
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$1.25
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$1.50
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$1.40
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Problem - Green Forever, a manufacturer of lawn equipment, has preliminary drawings for two grass trimmer designs. Charla Fraley's job is to determine which is better environmentally. Specifically, she is to use the following data to help the company determine:
a) The revenue retrieval for the GF Deluxe.
b) The revenue retrieval for the Premium Mate.
c) Which model is the better design alternative based on revenue retrieval.
GF Deluxe
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Part
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Resale Revenue Per Unit
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Recycling Revenue Per unit
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Processing Cost Per Unit
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Disposal Cost per Unit
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Metal drive
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$3.27
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$4.78
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$1.05
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$0.85
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Battery
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0.00
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3.68
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6.18
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3.05
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Motor housing
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3.93
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2.95
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2.05
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1.25
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Trimmer head
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1.25
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0.75
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1.00
|
0.65
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Premium Mate
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Part
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Resale Revenue Per Unit
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Recycling Revenue Per unit
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Processing Cost Per Unit
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Disposal Cost per Unit
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Metal drive
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$3.18
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$3.95
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$1.15
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$0.65
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Battery
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0.00
|
2.58
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4.98
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2.90
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Motor housing
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4.05
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3.45
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2.45
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1.90
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Trimmer head
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1.05
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0.65
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1.10
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0.75
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