Question: b2) [12] Define objective function 2. [30 Pt. Computers Unlimited sells microcomputers to universities and colleges on the East Coast and ships them from three

b2) [12] Define objective function 2. [30 Pt.
b2) [12] Define objective function 2. [30 Pt.
b2) [12] Define objective function 2. [30 Pt. Computers Unlimited sells microcomputers to universities and colleges on the East Coast and ships them from three distribution warchouses. The firm is able to supply the following numbers of microcomputers to the universities by the beginning of the academic year: Four universities have ordered microcomputers that must be delivered and installed by the beginning of the academic year: Distribution warehouse Supply (microcomputers) 1. Richmond 420 2. Atlanta 610 3. Washington, DC 340 Total 1.370 Demand (microcomputers) 520 250 University A. Tech B.A&M C State D. Central Total 400 380 1.550 The shipping and installation costs per microcomputer from each distributor to each university are as follows: To From B D 1 $22 S17 S30 $18 2 SIS S35 S20 $25 3 $28 S21 S16 $14 Computer Unlimited in above problem has determined that when it is unable to meet the demand for microcomputers at the universities it supplies. The universities tend to purchase microcomputers elsewhere in the future. Thus, the firm has estimated a shortage cost for each microcomputer demanded but not supplied that reflects the loss of future sales and goodwill These costs for each university are as follows University Cost Microcomputer A Tech S40 BA&M S65 C State S25 D. Central 550

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