The Number, N, of Children That Can Be Enrolled in a Private

question 24

Multiple Choice

The number, N, of children that can be enrolled in a private school is a function of the number of certified teachers, T, and the number of aides, A, available, according to the formula . Teachers average an annual salary of $38,000 and aides average an annual salary of $20,000. The annual budget for salaries is B = $800,000. If we want to maximize enrollment, which of the following is true?

• A)The objective function is , and the constraint is .
• B)The objective function is , and the constraint is .
• C)The objective function is , and the constraint is .
• D)The objective function is , and the constraint is .

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