A linear programming computer package is needed.

needs. In addition, the suppliers charge different prices for the components. Component price data $($in price per unit$)$ are as follows.

of each component should be ordered from each supplier?

Component $1,$ Supplier $1$

Component $1,$ Supplier $2$

Component $1,$ Supplier $3$

Component $2,$ Supplier $1$

Component $2,$ Supplier $2$

Component $2,$ Supplier $3$

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$($b$)$ What is the total purchase cost $($in $$)$ for the components?

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