South Bay Candles makes two types of scented candles: 10-inch pillars and 2-inch decorative gel. The production requirements for each product and available resources are shown in Table 17.3. The sales price for each pillar and each gel candle is $2.15 and $3.55, respectively. Analyze the data provided and create a report to recommend how many pillar and gel candles South Bay should make. Your report should also discuss the implication of binding and nonbinding constraints and provide appropriate managerial recommendations.

Data from in Table 17.3

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TABLE 17.3 Product Information for South Bay Candles Materials/resources Cotton wick (ft.) Beeswax (lb) Fragrance (oz) Manufacturing time (min) Amount available 12,000 7,000 3,200 120,000 Required Materials for Each Candle Type Pillar 0.580 0.500 0.240 5.320 Gel 0.800 0.325 0.130 9.460