The Production Planner for a Private Label Soft Drink Maker

question 81

Multiple Choice

The production planner for a private label soft drink maker is planning the production of two soft drinks: root beer (R) and sassafras soda (S) . There are at most 12 hours per day of production time and 1500 gallons per day of carbonated water available. A case of root beer requires 2 minutes of time and 5 gallons of water to produce, while a case of sassafras soda requires 3 minutes of time and 5 gallons of water. Profits for the root beer are $6.00 per case, and profits for the sassafras soda are $4.00 per case.
-What is the objective function?

• A)P = 4R + 6S
• B)P = 2R + 3S
• C)P = 6R + 4S
• D)P = 3R +2S
• E)P = 5R + 5S

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Definitions:

Allele

One of two or more versions of a gene that determine variations in a hereditary characteristic.

Gamete

A mature haploid male or female germ cell which is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.

Chromosomes

Protein-based, threadlike formations present in the nuclei of plant and animal cells, consisting of a single DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these are siblings born at the same time as a result of two separate eggs being fertilized by two separate sperm.