Smash Company Has 4000 Machine Hours Available Annually to Manufacture

question 194

Multiple Choice

Smash Company has 4000 machine hours available annually to manufacture badminton racquets.The following information is available for the two different racquets produced by Smash:

How many units of each racquet should be manufactured for the company to maximize its operating income? (Round your answer to the nearest whole unit. )

• A)1800 units of Pro and 1508 units of Mid
• B)1800 units of Pro and 292 units of Mid
• C)1800 units of Pro and 5000 units of Mid
• D)5000 units of Mid and 292 units of Pro

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Definitions:

Positively Reinforced

A behavior that increases in frequency or likelihood as a result of being followed by a rewarding stimulus, according to principles of operant conditioning.

Conditioned Avoidance Response

Behavior that is reinforced because it allows individuals to avoid situations that cause anxiety.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus.

Continuous Reinforcement Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in which every instance of a desired behavior is reinforced, leading to quicker learning of the behavior.