Solve This Linear Programming Mixture Problem: Kim and Lynn Produce

question 56

Essay

Solve this linear programming mixture problem: Kim and Lynn produce pottery vases and bowls. A vase requires 25 oz of clay and 5 oz of glaze. A bowl requires 20 oz of clay and 10 oz of glaze. There are 500 oz of clay available and 160 oz of glaze available. The profit on one vase is $5 and the profit on one bowl is $3. How should Kim and Lynn schedule production to optimize profit?

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Unions

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Workers' Compensation Laws

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