Question: How can we answer this using POM QM software? Bob Snyder's 50th birthday party promised to be the social event of the year in Jacksonville.

How can we answer this using POM QM software?

Bob Snyder's 50th birthday party promised to be the social event of the year in Jacksonville. To prepare, Bob stocked up on the following liquors:

LIQUOR AMOUNT ON HAND (OUNCES)
Bourbon 52
Brandy 38
Vodka 64
Dry vermouth 24
Sweet vermouth 36

Bob decides to mix four drinks for the party: Chauncey's, Sweet Italians, Bourbon on the rocks and Russian Martinis. A Chauncey consists of 1/4 bourbon, 1/4 vodka, 1/4 brandy and 1/4 sweet vermouth. A Sweet Italian contains 1/4 brandy, 1/2 sweet vermouth, and 1/4 dry vermouth. Bourbon on the rocks contains only bourbon. Finally, a Russian martini consists of 1/3 dry vermouth and 2/3 vodka. Each drink contains 4 fluid ounces. Bob's objective is to mix these ingredients in such a way as to make the largest possible number of drinks in advance.

(a) Formulate using LP.

(b) Solve using LP software.(Solution ?)

(c) How much are dual for Vodka and sweet Vermouth?

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