Trans Global Tractor Trailers has decided to spend up to $1,800,000 on a fleet of new trucks,
Question:
Trans Global Tractor Trailers has decided to spend up to $1,800,000 on a fleet of new trucks, and it is considering three models: the Gigahaul, which has a capacity of 6,000 cubic feet and is priced at $60,000; the Megahaul, with a capacity of 5,000 cubic feet, priced at $50,000; and the Picohaul, with a capacity of 2,000 cubic feet, priced at $40,000. The anticipated annual revenues are $500,000 for each new truck purchased (regardless of size). Trans Global would like a total capacity of up to 156,000 cubic feet and feels that it cannot provide drivers and maintenance for more than 36 trucks. How many of each should it purchase to maximize annual revenue? (Gigahaul, Megahaul, Picohaul) = trucks What is the largest possible revenue it can make?
Managerial Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets
ISBN: 978-0136115830
3rd edition
Authors: Nagraj Balakrishnan, Barry Render, Jr. Ralph M. Stair