Question: Using Lingo software or excel solve the following problem. The ABC company produces two types of cattle feed, both consisting totally of wheat and alfalafa.

Using Lingo software or excel solve the following problem.

  1. The ABC company produces two types of cattle feed, both consisting totally of wheat and alfalafa. Feed 1 must contain at least 80% of wheat, and feed 2 must contain at least 60% alfalafa. Feed 1 sells for $1.50/lb and feed 2 sells for $1.30/lb. The company can purchase up to 1,000 lbs of wheat at $0.5/lb and up to 800 lbs of alfalfa at $0.4/lb. Demand for each type of feed is unlimited.
  2. Define the decision variables. Is it a Linear Programming model? Explain.
  3. Formulate the model and solve to maximize the profit. Report the result.
  4. How many lbs of wheat and alfalfa did the company buy?
  5. How does the solution change if each decision variable is restricted to be an integer?

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