Application to Optimization Problems

Maxwell Manufacturing makes two models of felt tip marking pens. Requirements for each lot of pens are given below.

Fliptop Model

Tiptop Model

Available

Plastic

3

4

36

Ink Assembly

5

4

40

Molding Time

5

2

30

The profit for either model is $1000 per lot.

a. What is the linear programming model for this problem?

b. Find the optimal solution.

c. Will there be excess capacity in any resource?

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