A Company Blends Silicon and Nitrogen to Produce Two Types

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Essay

A company blends silicon and nitrogen to produce two types of fertilizers.Fertilizer 1 must be at least 40% nitrogen and sells for $75 per pound.Fertilizer 2 must be at least 70% silicon and sells for $45 per pound.The company can purchase up to 9000 pounds of nitrogen at $16 per pound and up to 12,000 pounds of silicon at $12 per pound.Assuming that all fertilizer produced can be sold,determine how the company can maximize its profit.