The volume of the raw material
required for a certain machine part is 25 cu. cm. the finished volume is
12.25cu cm. The time for machining each
piece is 45 seconds for steel and 30 seconds for brass. The cost of steel is
32.50 per kg and the value of steel scrap is negligible. The cost of the brass
is P600.00 per kg and the value of brass scrap is P250 per kg. The wage of the
operator is P240.00 per hour and the overhead cost of the machine is P450.00
per hour. The weight of the steel and brass are 0.0081 and 0.0088 kg per cu.
cm, respectively. Which material will you recommend?