6) The cost of materials A and B is $ 1 per unit respectively. We have...

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6) The cost of materials A and B is $ 1 per unit respectively. We have to manufacture an alloy by mixing these to materials. The process of preparing the alloy is carried out on three facilities X, Y and Z. Facilities X and Z are machines, whose capacities are limited. Y is a furnace, where heat treatment takes place and the material must use a minimum given time (even if it uses more than the required, there is no harm). Material A requires 5 hours of machine X and it does not require processing on machine Z. Material B requires 10 hours of machine X and 1 hour of machine Z. Both A and B are to be heat treated at last one hour in furnace Y. The available capacities of X, Y and Z are 50 hours, 1 hour and 4 hours respectively. Find how much of A and B are mixed so as to minimize the cost. Solve graphically. 6) The cost of materials A and B is $ 1 per unit respectively. We have to manufacture an alloy by mixing these to materials. The process of preparing the alloy is carried out on three facilities X, Y and Z. Facilities X and Z are machines, whose capacities are limited. Y is a furnace, where heat treatment takes place and the material must use a minimum given time (even if it uses more than the required, there is no harm). Material A requires 5 hours of machine X and it does not require processing on machine Z. Material B requires 10 hours of machine X and 1 hour of machine Z. Both A and B are to be heat treated at last one hour in furnace Y. The available capacities of X, Y and Z are 50 hours, 1 hour and 4 hours respectively. Find how much of A and B are mixed so as to minimize the cost. Solve graphically.

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