Conrad Builds Picnic Tables and Porch Swings Which He Sells

question 26

Multiple Choice

Conrad builds picnic tables and porch swings which he sells at flea markets. A picnic table requires six 24's and nine 16's. A swing uses three 24's and six 16's. Conrad currently has 108 24's and 180 16's in his inventory. If tables sell for $50 and swings sell for $30, how many of each item should Conrad make in order to maximize his revenue?

• A) 15 picnic tables and 10 porch swings
• B) 0 picnic tables and 30 porch swings
• C) 18 picnic tables and 0 porch swings
• D) 12 picnic tables and 12 porch swings

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