CIMA Exam CIMAPRO19-P03-1 Topic 5 Question 87 Discussion

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Question #: 87
Topic #: 5

UJK manufactures garden machinery. The company is dependent upon another manufacturer for the motors that power its products.

One of the factors that is being considered in a stress test requested by UJK's Board is the possibility that the motor manufacturer increases its selling prices by 10% The motor accounts for a significant proportion of the overall manufacturing cost of UJK's products

Which of the following are correct?

AThe motor manufacturer should be contacted and told that a substantial increase in selling prices would have a drastic impact on UJK

BThe possibility of an increase in selling prices due to increased costs should be noted in the stress test report

CUJK should estimate the impact on demand of increasing selling prices to pass on the increased cost of the motors.

DThe impact of absorbing the increased cost of motors on UJK's profits should be calculated.

EUJK should identify an alternative vendor of suitable motors as part of its stress test

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Suggested Answer: C, D

by Sabra at Feb 12, 2025, 08:23 PM

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Leana

3 days ago

E is a great idea! UJK should explore alternative suppliers as part of their stress testing. Diversifying their supply chain is key.

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Genevieve

14 days ago

B and D seem to be the obvious choices here. UJK needs to document the risk of price increases and calculate the impact on their profits.

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Cordelia

2 days ago

B) The possibility of an increase in selling prices due to increased costs should be noted in the stress test report

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