A company produces two different grades of steel, A and B, at two different factories, 1 and 2. The following table summarizes the production capabilities of the factories, the cost per day, and the number of units of each grade of steel that is required to fill orders.

How many days should each factory operate in order to fill the orders at minimum cost? What is the minimum cost? Use graphical methods.

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Factory 1 1 unit 3 units Factory 2 2 units 2 units Required 80 units 140 units Grade A steel Grade B steel Cost per day $5000 $6000