Question: So, using solver is an important skill for Excel in my mind. But, the trick in all this is setting up your model. So, what

 So, using solver is an important skill for Excel in my

So, using solver is an important skill for Excel in my mind. But, the trick in all this is setting up your model. So, what I have done is take a problem from my Operations Management course (which I used to teach..) Your task is to set up the problem in Excel and then solve it. Your submission is a submission of the solved mode USING SOLVERI. Our goal here is to MAXIMIZE our profit. We have two products Prod 1 and Prod 2. The profit for Prod 1 is $35 and the profit for Prod 2 is $50 bring Prod 1 uses 1.5 hours per unit in DeptA, 2 in DeptB and .25 in DeptC Prod 2 uses 3 hours per unit in DeptA, 1 in DeptB and .25 in DeptC Dept A can only provide up to 410 hours, Dept B 325 hours, and Dept C 50 hours. You MUST make at least 80 Prod 1 and 40 Prod 2 What is the best solution to maximize your profits

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