Solve This Linear Programming Mixture Problem: a Small Stereo Manufacturer

question 30

Essay

Solve this linear programming mixture problem: A small stereo manufacturer makes a receiver and a CD player. Each receiver takes eight hours to assemble, one hour to test and ship, and earns a profit of $30. Each CD player takes 15 hours to assemble, two hours to test and ship, and earns a profit of $50. There are 160 hours available in the assembly department and 26 hours available in the testing and shipping department. What should the production schedule be to maximize profit?

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