Question: The Ozark Farm has 2 0 , 0 0 0 broilers that are fed for 8 weeks before being marketed. The weekly feed per broiler

The Ozark Farm has 20,000 broilers that are fed for 8 weeks before being marketed.
The weekly feed per broiler varies according to the following schedule:
Week 12345678
lb/broiler .26.48.751.001.301.601.902.10
For the broiler to reach a desired weight gain in 8 weeks, the feedstuffs must satisfy
specific nutritional needs. Although a typical list of feedstuffs is large, for simplicity
we will limit the model to three items only: limestone, corn, and soybean meal. The
nutritional needs will also be limited to three types: calcium, protein, and fiber. The
following table summarizes the nutritive content of the selected ingredients together
with the cost data.
Content (lb) per lb of
Ingredient Calcium Protein Fiber $ per lb
Limestone .380.00.00.12
Corn .001.09.02.45
Soybean meal .002.50.081.60
The feed mix must contain at least .8% but not more than 1.2% calcium, at least 22%
protein, and at most 5% crude fiber.
Solve the LP for week 1 and then use post-optimal analysis to develop an optimal
schedule for the remaining 7 weeks.

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