Write the Dual to the Following Problem $\ge$ 50
3x₁ + 4x₃

question 23

Essay

Write the dual to the following problem.
Min
12x₁ + 15x₂ + 20x₃ + 18x₄
s.t.
x₁ + x₂ + x₃ + x₄ $\ge$ 50
3x₁ + 4x₃ $\ge$ 60
2x₂ + x₃ - 2x₄ $\le$ 10
x₁, x₂, x₃, x₄ $\ge$ 0

Allocate manufacturing overhead to specific jobs based on relevant activity bases.

Interpret the effects of using machine-hours versus direct labor-hours as allocation bases.

Calculate the total estimated manufacturing overhead for production departments.

Understand and apply the concept of activity-based costing (ABC).

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