A Company Blends Silicon and Nitrogen to Produce Two Types

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Essay

A company blends silicon and nitrogen to produce two types of fertilizers.Fertilizer 1 must be at least 40% nitrogen and sells for $75 per pound.Fertilizer 2 must be at least 70% silicon and sells for $45 per pound.The company can purchase up to 9000 pounds of nitrogen at $16 per pound and up to 12,000 pounds of silicon at $12 per pound.Assuming that all fertilizer produced can be sold,determine how the company can maximize its profit.

Understand the concept of cultural mixing and its potential to preserve local cultures amidst global influences.

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Know the global and historical context of tobacco use, including consumption rates and the introduction of tobacco in Europe.

Recognize the addictive nature of nicotine and the challenges associated with quitting smoking.

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