Grader Instructions Excel 2019 Project Exp19 Excel Ch06 Capa

Grader Instructionsexcel 2019 Projectexp19 Excel Ch06 Capassessment

Download and open the file named Exp19_Excel_Ch06_Cap_DeltaPaint.xlsx. Create appropriate range names for Total Production Cost (cell B18) and Gross Profit (cell B21) by selection, using the values in the left column. Edit the existing name range Employee_Hourly_Wage to Hourly_Wages2021. Use the newly created range names to create a formula to calculate Net Profit (in cell B22), where Net Profit = Gross Profit - Total Production Cost. Create a new worksheet labeled Range Names, paste the newly created range name information in cell A1, and resize the columns for display.

On the Forecast sheet, start in cell E3. Complete a series of substitution values from 10 to 200 at increments of 10 gallons vertically down column E. Enter references to the Total_Production_Cost, Gross_Profit, and Net_Profit cells in the correct locations (F2, G2, and H2 respectively) for a one-variable data table. Use range names where indicated. Complete the data table in E2:H22 with cell B4 as the column input cell, formatting results with Accounting Number Format and two decimal places.

Format the headers: in F2, "Total Costs"; in G2, "Gross Profit"; in H2, "Net Profit". Bold and center the headers and substitution values. Copy the substitution values from the one-variable data table and paste starting in cell E26. Enter "$15" in cell F25. Complete substitution values from $15 to $40 in $5 increments. Use cell B6 as the Row input cell and B4 as the Column input cell for a two-variable data table in range E25:K45, formatting results with Accounting Number Format to two decimals. Format headers and substitution values as "Wages", bold and centered where appropriate.

Create scenarios named "Best Case" (Units Sold: 200, Unit Selling Price: 30, Employee Hourly Wage: 15), "Worst Case" (Units Sold: 100, Unit Selling Price: 25, Employee Hourly Wage: 20), and "Most Likely" (Units Sold: 150, Unit Selling Price: 25, Employee Hourly Wage: 15). Generate a scenario summary report using cell references for Total Production Cost and Net Profit. Load the Solver add-in if necessary. Set the objective to maximize Net Profit, with Units Sold as the changing variable cell. Use constraints for raw materials, labor hours, and maximum production capacity (cell B7). Solve the problem, generate an Answer Report, and keep the Solver solution.

Create a footer on all four worksheets: your name on the left, sheet name code in the center, and filename code on the right. Save and close the file, then exit Excel. Submit the file as directed.

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In this project, the primary objective is to develop an optimized production plan for Delta Paint, utilizing advanced Excel functionalities such as named ranges, data tables, scenario management, and Solver optimization. These tools facilitate accurate forecasting and resource utilization, ultimately aiming to maximize profit and ensure operational efficiency.

Initially, the process involves creating meaningful range names for critical cost components like Total Production Cost and Gross Profit to streamline formula development and enhance model readability. By editing existing named ranges and establishing new ones, the spreadsheet becomes more adaptable for scenario and sensitivity analyses. The creation of a dedicated Range Names worksheet serves as a comprehensive register, allowing easy reference and management of all named ranges used throughout the model.

Next, data tables are employed to conduct sensitivity analyses on production volume and other key variables. A one-variable data table allows examining how changes in production volume (from 10 to 200 gallons) influence costs, gross profit, and net profit. Proper formatting and descriptive headers improve clarity. Subsequently, a two-variable data table assesses the combined impact of production volume and wages on profit margins, providing a more nuanced understanding of the operational trade-offs.

Scenario analysis further enhances decision-making by modeling different possible futures—Best Case, Worst Case, and Most Likely—by adjusting units sold, selling price, and wages. Scenario Manager consolidates these into a comprehensive view, enabling comparison of targeted outcomes. This functionality is especially useful in strategic planning, risk assessment, and resource allocation.

The implementation of Solver allows for the determination of optimal production levels under real-world constraints, such as raw material availability, labor hours, and maximum production capacity. Setting the objective function to maximize Net Profit, the Solver iteratively adjusts Units Sold within specified limits. Constraints related to raw materials and labor hours ensure the solution is feasible within operational limits. The Solver's Answer Report provides insight into the solution quality and the contribution of different variables.

Finally, meticulous details such as adding footers with identification information and saving the model ensure professionalism and ease of documentation. Overall, this project encapsulates essential Excel skills for financial modeling, operational planning, and decision support within a manufacturing context.

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