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A company wants to build a new factory in either Atlanta or Columbia. It is also considering building a warehouse in whichever city is selected for the new factory. The following table shows the net present value (NPV) and cost of each facility. The company wants to maximize the net present value of its facilities, but it only has $15 million to invest.
Formulate the ILP for this problem.
A company wants to build a new factory in either Atlanta or Columbia. It is also considering building a warehouse in whichever city is selected for the new factory. The following table shows the net present value (NPV) and cost of each facility. The company wants to maximize the net present value of its facilities, but it only has $15 million to invest. Formulate the ILP for this problem.


Definitions:

Inflation

An economic condition characterized by a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Mean Rate

This reflects the average rate over a specified time period, often used in financial contexts to denote average return or interest rate.

Annual Dividend

This is the total amount of dividends a company pays out to its shareholders over a fiscal year, usually expressed on a per share basis.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a particular marketplace.

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