CFD Data Analysis & Decision Making 2

Question 1

A floral shop's monthly sales data shows roses generating $4,200 and lilies generating $1,800 in revenue. What percentage of total revenue do roses represent?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

Roses ($4,200) divided by total revenue ($6,000) equals 70%.

Question 2

When analyzing floral inventory turnover, a designer notices orchids sit unsold for 18 days on average while carnations sell in 4 days. Which decision is most data-driven?

Accepted Answer

Reduce orchid order quantities and increase carnation stock

Answer

Reducing slow-moving inventory and increasing fast-moving stock optimizes cash flow and reduces waste.

Question 3

A florist tracks that wedding orders have a 22% profit margin while sympathy arrangements have a 35% margin. If both categories generate equal revenue, which decision maximizes profit?

Accepted Answer

Prioritize marketing sympathy arrangements

Answer

Directing marketing toward the higher-margin sympathy category increases overall profit on the same revenue base.

Question 4

Sales records show Valentine's Day orders tripled compared to the prior month. A designer uses this data primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Plan adequate inventory and staffing for next Valentine's Day

Answer

Historical seasonal spikes inform future procurement and staffing decisions to meet predictable demand.

Question 5

A shop owner compares two suppliers: Supplier A charges $0.80 per stem with a $50 delivery fee, and Supplier B charges $0.95 per stem with free delivery. At what order quantity do costs equalize?

Accepted Answer

333 stems

Answer

Setting 0.80x + 50 = 0.95x gives 0.15x = 50, so x = 333 stems.

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CFD Data Analysis & Decision Making 2