Use the Simplex Method to Solve the Following Problem: United

question 9

Short Answer

Use the simplex method to solve the following problem: United Blimpo Co.produces two types of exercise devices,regular and heavy-duty,each of which requires in its manufacture the use of two machines,A and B.A regular model requires the use of machine A for 2 hours and machine B for 3 hours.A heavy-duty model requires the use of machine A for 3 hours and machine B for 3 hours.Machine A can be used at most 18 hours a day and machine B can be used at most 21 hours a day.If the profits on the regular and heavy-duty models are $20 and $15,respectively,and United Blimpo Co.can sell all it produces,how many of each model should be produced per day in order to realize maximum profit? What is the maximum profit per day?

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