Question: Q 1 . ( 5 0 points ) A small firm builds two types of products. Type A requires 2 0 minutes on threading machine,

Q1.(50 points) A small firm builds two types of products. Type A requires 20 minutes on threading machine, 10 minutes on slotting machine and 7.5 minutes of craftsman time. Type B requires 10 minutes on threading machine, 20 minutes on slotting machine and 30 minutes of craftsman time.
Each day there are 100 minutes of threading machine time, 150 minutes of slotting machine time and 180 minutes of craftsman time available. The profit on each type A product is $5 and on each type B product is $12.
To maximize profit, please:
a. Formulate the appropriate linear programming problem.
b. Use graphical solution to solve it, please mark feasible set and corner points clearly.
Q2.(50 points) A diet is to contain at least 150 units of vitamins, 180 units of minerals, and 120 calories. Two foods, Food A and Food B are to be purchased. Each unit of Food A provides 50 units of vitamins, 90 units of minerals, and 30 calories. Each unit of Food B provides 20 units of vitamins, 20 units of minerals, and 40 calories. Food A costs $2 per unit and Food B cost $1 per unit. How many units of each food should be purchased to keep costs at a minimum?
a. Formulate the appropriate linear programming problem.
b. Use graphical solution to solve it, please mark feasible set and corner points clearly.
 Q1.(50 points) A small firm builds two types of products. Type

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