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Which iphone model is the most profitable for apple

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In late September 2017, Apple Inc. (NYSE: AAPL) announced that it would be releasing three new models of its iPhone in the fourth quarter of 2017: the iPhone X, the iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone 8. In addition, it would continue to sell some of the older models.

	iPhone X	iPhone 8 Plus	iPhone 8	iPhone 7
Sales price (base models)	$ 999	$ 799	$ 699	$ 649
Estimated direct materials (from IHS Markit and
Susquehanna International Group)	581	288	248	248
Estimated direct labor (assembly and testing)	8	5	5	5
Estimated retail packaging and shipping to warehouses/stores)	5	4	4	4
Total variable costs	594	297	257	257
Contribution margin per phone	$ 405	$ 502	$ 442	$ 392
Minutes of skilled labor required for assembly	7	5	4	3

To follow is a table containing price and cost estimates for the current three new iPhone models plus one older model. The estimated direct materials costs were developed by IHS Markit and Susquehanna International Group. Other listed costs and data are assumptions.

Question 1: Which iPhone model is the most profitable for Apple? Which metric are you using to gauge profitability? Defend your choice of metric.

Question 2: Assume that Apple has unlimited demand for every iPhone model. Which model should it emphasize to maximize profits if skilled labor is a scarce resource?

Question 3: Why might Apple offer several iPhone models rather than just the one most profitable model?

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