Use matrix multiplication to determine the cost, in dollars, under the two purchase options (small and large

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Use matrix multiplication to determine the cost, in dollars, under the two purchase options (small and large quantities) to fill the day’s order.


The Original Cookie Factory bakes and sells four types of cookies: chocolate chip, sugar, molasses, and peanut butter. Matrix A indicates the number of units of various ingredients used in baking a dozen of each type of cookie.

Sugar Flour Milk Eggs 1 Chocolate chip 2 Sugar 3 Molasses 2 0 Peanut butter 1 I|

The cost, in cents per cup or per egg, for each ingredient when purchased in small quantities and in large quantities is indicated in matrix B below.

Small Large quantities quantities 10 12 Sugar Flour B = Milk 4 6. Eggs

Suppose a typical day’s order consists of 40 dozen chocolate chip cookies, 30 dozen sugar cookies, 12 dozen molasses cookies, and 20 dozen peanut butter cookies.

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A Survey of Mathematics with Applications

ISBN: 978-0134112107

10th edition

Authors: Allen R. Angel, Christine D. Abbott, Dennis Runde

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