Rienzi Farms Grows Sugar Cane and Soybeans on Its 500

question 90

Essay

Rienzi Farms grows sugar cane and soybeans on its 500 acres of land.An acre of soybeans brings a $1000 contribution to overhead and profit;an acre of sugar cane has a contribution of $2000.Because of a government program no more than 200 acres may be planted in soybeans.During the planting season 1200 hours of planting time will be available.Each acre of soybeans requires 2 hours,while each acre of sugar cane requires 5 hours.The company seeks maximum contribution (profit)from its planting decision.
a.Algebraically state the decision variables,objective and constraints.
b.Plot the constraints
c.Solve graphically,using the corner-point method.

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