Question: Problem 4. Consider a problem whereby limited quantities of three types of merchandise are available to be loaded into two decks of a ship. Relevant

Problem 4. Consider a problem whereby limited
Problem 4. Consider a problem whereby limited quantities of three types of merchandise are available to be loaded into two decks of a ship. Relevant data are provided below. SHIP CAPACITIES: Deck (1) Weight(tons) Lower (1) 280 Upper (2) 360 CARGO DATA: Available Merchandise Merchandise (1) Revenue (dollar (tons per ton) Paper (1) 130 8.000 Metal (2) 400 7,800 Glass (3) 270 9,900 How much weight of each type of merchandise is to be loaded in each hold such that total revenue is maximized without violating weight constraints. Develop an LP model and solve it using Solver. Your variable definition will have the form of Lower 1 Upper 2 Let Xqj = Tons of merchandise i loaded in deck j. Paper (1) Metal (2) Glass (3)

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