A chemical manufacturer uses chemicals 1 and 2 to produce two drugs. Drug 1 must be at

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A chemical manufacturer uses chemicals 1 and 2 to produce two drugs. Drug 1 must be at least 70% chemical 1, and drug 2 must be at least 60% chemical 2. Up to 50,000 ounces of drug 1 can be sold at $30 per ounce; up to 60,000 ounces of drug 2 can be sold at $25 per ounce. Up to 45,000 ounces of chemical 1 can be purchased at $15 per ounce, and up to 55,000 ounces of chemical 2 can be purchased at $18 per ounce. Determine how to maximize the manufacturer’s profit.

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Practical Management Science

ISBN: 978-1305250901

5th edition

Authors: Wayne L. Winston, Christian Albright

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