There Are Three Items (A, B, and C) That Are

question 9

Multiple Choice

There are three items (A, B, and C) that are to be shipped by air. The weights of these are 4, 5, and 3 tons, respectively. The profits (in thousands of dollars) generated by these are 6 for A, 7 for B, and 5 for C. A total of 14 tons may be carried by the plane. There are four units of each available for shipment. What is the maximum possible profit for this situation?

• A) 14
• B) 20
• C) 21
• D) 22

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Definitions:

Entropy

A measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics describing the direction of physical processes and energy dispersion.

Randomness

The lack of pattern or predictability in events.

System

A set of interacting or interdependent components forming an integrated whole, often within a scientific or engineering context.

ΔG°

The standard change in Gibbs free energy associated with a chemical reaction at standard conditions, indicative of the reaction's spontaneity.