Lamda Computer Products competed for and won a contract to produce tow prototype units of a new type of computer that is based on laser optics rather than on electronic binary bits. The first unit produced by Lamda took 5,000 hours to produce and required $250,000 worth of material, equipment usage and supplies. The second unit took 3,500 hours and used $200,000 worth of materials, equipment usage and supplies. Labour is $30 per hour.
a. Lamda was asked to present a bid for 10 additional units as soon as the second unit was completed. Production would start immediately. What would this bid be?
b. Supposed there was a significant delay between the contracts. During this time, personnel and equipment were reassigned to other projects. Explain how this affect the subsequent bid?