The Production Planner for Fine Coffees, Inc

question 31

Multiple Choice

The production planner for Fine Coffees, Inc., produces two coffee blends: American (A) and British (B) . Two of his resources are constrained: Columbia beans, of which he can get at most 300 pounds (4,800 ounces) per week; and Dominican beans, of which he can get at most 200 pounds (3,200 ounces) per week. Each pound of American blend coffee requires 12 ounces of Colombian beans and 4 ounces of Dominican beans, while a pound of British blend coffee uses 8 ounces of each type of bean. Profits for the American blend are $2.00 per pound, and profits for the British blend are $1.00 per pound.
What is the objective function?

• A)$1 A + $2 B = Z
• B)$12 A + $8 B = Z
• C)$2 A + $1 B = Z
• D)$8 A + $12 B = Z
• E)$4 A + $8 B = Z

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for all adjustments to be made within a market or economy.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, brand, and price.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, leading to a loss of total societal welfare.

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the opportunity costs of a firm's resources, indicating it is surpassing the next best alternative.