Suppose That a Chemical Manufacturer Is Deciding How to Mix

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Essay

Suppose that a chemical manufacturer is deciding how to mix two chemicals, A and B. A costs $5/gram and B costs $4/gram if they are ordered above the current supply level. There are currently 40 grams of A and 30 grams of B that must be used in the mix or they will expire. If a customer wants 1 kg of the mix with at least 40% A but no more than 55% A, how many grams of each chemical should be included in the mix?

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