A Manufacturer Buys Peas for Vegetable Pies from Two Cooperatives

question 93

Short Answer

A manufacturer buys peas for vegetable pies from two cooperatives. The price per unit is $6 from cooperative A and $5.50 per unit from cooperative B. The manufacturer needs at least 12,000 units of peas. Cooperative A can supply up to 8000 units, and cooperative B can supply at least 6000 units. Develop constraints for these conditions.

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