Question: Coase Specialty Paints has received a special order for two types of paints: Marine Coat, used on boats and Blocker, used on items that receive

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Coase Specialty Paints has received a special order for two types of paints: Marine Coat, used on boats and Blocker, used on items that receive a great deal of strong, hot sun. Both paints use a UV blocking additive and a mold inhibitor. Coase currently has 240 litres of the mold inhibitor on hand and 300 litres of the UV blocking additive. Blocker Marine Coat Mold Inhibitor Used (litres per can) 0.4 0.6 UV Blocking Additive Used (litres per can) 1 0.5 CM per can $5.00 $4.00 The special-order customer has requested at least 200 cans of Marine Coat but will take up to 450 cans if available. The customer will take as much Blocker paint as Richelieu can provide. Ronald would like to generate the highest total contribution margin possible for this order and needs to know how much of each product should be made.Newspaper Ads Magazine Ads TV Ads Cost Cost/Ad 1000 300 2000 20000 Number 9 30 1 Constraints Used Limit City Min 3.5 0.5 5 51.5 50 Suburb Min 3 1 3 60 60 Newspaper Max 1000 9000 9000 Magazine Max IA IA IA IV 300 9000 9000 TV Max 2000 2000 9000

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