Solve the Problem. -Formulate the Following Problem as a Linear Programming Problem (DO

question 13

Essay

Solve the problem.
-Formulate the following problem as a linear programming problem (DO NOT SOLVE):A steel company
produces two types of machine dies, part A and part B. Part A requires 6 hours of casting time and 4 hours of
firing time. Part B requires 8 hours of casting time and 3 hours of firing time. The maximum number of hours
per week available for casting and firing are 85 and 70, respectively. The company makes a $2.00 profit on each
part A that it produces, and a $6.00 profit on each part B that it produces. How many of each type should the
company produce each week in order to maximize its profit? (Let x1 equal the number of A parts and x2 equal
the number of B parts produced each week.)

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Definitions:

General & Administrative

Expenses related to the general operation of a company, including salaries of executive personnel, rent, utilities, and office supplies, not directly tied to production.

Transportation Costs

Expenses incurred in the process of moving goods from one location to another.

Manufacturing Company

A business entity that produces goods using raw materials and processes for sale.

Period Cost

Expenses incurred that are not directly tied to the production process, such as administrative, selling, and marketing costs.