Trim loss is the leftover paper from a pattern (e. g., for pattern 4, 2(12) + 1(15) + 2(30) = 99 feet used resulting in 100-99 = 1 foot of trim loss). orders in hand for the coming week are 5,670 12-foot rolls, 1,680 15-foot rolls, and 3,350 30-foot rolls. any of the three types of rolls produced in excess of the orders in hand will be sold on the open market at the selling price. no inventory is held.