Question: 2 . ( 1 5 Points ) Riesemberg Medical Devices is allocating next year's budget among its divisions. As a result, the R&D Division needs

2.(15 Points) Riesemberg Medical Devices is allocating next year's budget among its divisions. As a result, the
R&D Division needs to determine which R&D projects to fund. Each project requires various software and
hardware and consulting expenses, along with internal human resources. A budget allocation of
$1,300,000 has been approved, and 35 engineers are available to work on the projects. The R&D group
has determined that at most one of projects 1 and 2 should be pursued, and that if project 4 is chosen,
then project 2 must also be chosen. Develop a model to select the best projects within the budget.
(Formulate the mathematical model and solve it in Excel)
Project NPV Internal Engineers Additional Costs
1 $400,000.004 $196,000.00
2 $520,000.006 $400,000.00
3 $430,000.007 $70,000.00
4 $600,000.0012 $180,000.00
5 $780,000.009 $225,000.00
6 $705,000.0012 $200,000.00
7 $240,000.008$130,000.00

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