Schultz's Orchard grows only two types of annual fruit-melons and strawberries-and over the years it has been able to chart two production levels and resulting total costs. The figures are shown in the following table where quantities are in flats (for strawberries) and cartons (for melons).

This year it is expected that the price of strawberries will be $10/flat and melons will be $15/carton.
What is the best production mix at each cost level? How much profit should Schultz's Orchard expect at each production level.

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Production Level A Production Level B Strawberries 2,700 2,400 1,800 1,200 750 Melons 0 600 1,200 1,500 1,650 1,800 Strawberries 4.200 3,600 2,700 2,100 900 Melons 900 1,800 2,100 2,550 2,700 Total cost of B: $25,000 Total cost of A: $15,000