CIMA Exam CIMAPRO19-P01-1 Topic 5 Question 48 Discussion

200 units each of components F, G and H are required next period.

All three components are made by skilled labour of which only 4,000 hours are available.

An external supplier is able to supply any requirements of the components.

No inventories are held.

Data for the three components are as follows:

In order to minimise cost, how many units of component H should be purchased from the external supplier?