CFD Data Analysis & Decision Making 3

Question 1

A floral shop's weekly waste log shows 15% of perishable stock is discarded. To reduce this loss, the most analytical first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify which specific flowers account for the highest waste volume

Answer

Pinpointing which items drive waste allows targeted ordering adjustments rather than blanket reductions.

Question 2

A designer uses a break-even analysis and finds fixed monthly costs are $3,000 and the contribution margin per arrangement is $25. How many arrangements must be sold monthly to break even?

Accepted Answer

120

Answer

Break-even units = Fixed costs / Contribution margin = $3,000 / $25 = 120 arrangements.

Question 3

Sales data reveals that online orders have grown 40% year-over-year while walk-in traffic dropped 10%. The most strategic data-driven response is to:

Accepted Answer

Invest in e-commerce capabilities and digital marketing

Answer

Shifting resources toward the growing online channel aligns investment with demonstrated customer behavior.

Question 4

A florist analyzes that Mother's Day generates 30% of annual revenue in a single week. Which inventory decision is best supported by this data?

Accepted Answer

Pre-order significantly more stock 4–6 weeks in advance

Answer

Advance bulk ordering ensures adequate supply for predictable high-demand periods and often secures better pricing.

Question 5

A florist charges $85 for an arrangement that costs $34 in materials. What is the markup percentage on cost?

Accepted Answer

150%

Answer

Markup on cost = (Selling price − Cost) / Cost = ($51 / $34) × 100 = 150%.

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CFD Data Analysis & Decision Making 3