Write a Profit Formula for This Mixture Problem: Kim and Lynn

question 107

Multiple Choice

Write a profit formula for this mixture problem: Kim and Lynn produce tables (x) and chairs (y) . Each piece is assembled, sanded, and stained. A table requires two hours to assemble, three hours to sand, and three hours to stain. A chair requires four hours to assemble, two hours to sand, and three hours to stain. The profit earned on each table is $20 and on each chair is $12. Together Kim and Lynn spend at most 16 hours assembling, 10 hours sanding, and 13 hours staining.

• A) P = 20x + 12y
• B) P = 2x + 3y + 3z
• C) P = 16x + 10y + 13z
• D) P = 8x + 9y

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