A local company manufactures two types of office desks called type A and B. Each desk requires
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A local company manufactures two types of office desks called type A and B. Each desk requires wood and nails as the main raw materials. The company has 30,000 pounds of wood and 2,500 pounds of nails available. Each Type A desk requires 50 pounds of wood and 3 pounds of nails. The profit generated from each Type A desk is $100. Each Type B desk requires 60 pounds of wood and 4 pounds of nails, and each Type B desk generates a profit of $150. Also current licensing contract limits the manufacturer to make a maximum of 350 units of Type B desks. Referring to Scenario D.1, which of the following statements is correct?
Desk A uses less resources but generates a lower profit.
Desk B uses more resources but generates a lower profit.
Desk B uses less resources and generates a higher profit.
Desk A uses more resources and generates a higher profit.