Question: Exhibit 4.3: The following questions are based on this problem and accompanying Solver sensitivity report. The Byte computer company produces two models of computers, Plain
Exhibit 4.3: The following questions are based on this problem and accompanying Solver sensitivity report.
The Byte computer company produces two models of computers, Plain and Fancy. It wants to plan how many computers to produce next month to maximize profits. Producing these computers requires wiring, assembly and inspection time. Each computer produces a certain level of profits but faces only a limited demand. There are also a limited number of wiring, assembly and inspection hours available in each month. The data for this problem is summarized in the following table.
In the provided blank, insert the letter that corresponds with the correct answer. For example, if the correct answer is "a. 2.5", insert "a" as the correct answer.
Computer | Profit per | Maximum demand for | Wiring Hours | Assembly Hours | Inspection Hours |
Model | Model ($) | product | Required | Required | Required |
Plain | 35 | 80 | .4 | .5 | .2 |
Fancy | 40 | 90 | .5 | .4 | .2 |
Hours Available | 50 | 50 | 22 |
LetX1= Number of Plain computers to produce
X2= Number of Fancy computers to produce
The LP model for the problem is
MAX:35X1 + 40 X2
Subject to:.4 X1 + .5 X2 ? 50 (wiring hours)
.5 X1 + .4 X2 ? 50 (assembly hours)
.2 X1 + .2 X2 ? 22 (inspection hours)
X1? 80 (Plain computers demand)
X2? 90 (Fancy computers demand)
X1, X2 ? 0

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