A Pharmaceutical Company Produces a Drug from Four Chemicals

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Essay

A pharmaceutical company produces a drug from four chemicals.Today the company must produce 1000 pounds of the drug.The three active ingredients in the drug are labeled A,B,and C.By weight,at least 8% of the drug must consist of A,at least 4% must consist of B,and at least 2% must consist of C.The cost per pound of each chemical and the amount of each active ingredient in 1 pound of each chemical are given below.It is necessary that at least 100 pounds of chemical 2 be used. Determine the cheapest way of producing today's batch of this drug.

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Definitions:

Insect Pests

Species of insects that cause damage to crops, stored food, and structures, or that can pose health risks to humans and animals.

Natural Ecosystems

Ecosystems that occur naturally without human influence, consisting of a complex web of organisms and their physical environment.

Potential Pest Species

Organisms that are likely to cause harm or damage to crops, livestock, or ecosystems if their populations are not managed.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs.