A manufacturer produces sacks of chicken feed from two ingredients, A and B. Each sack

Chapter 10, Problem 9

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A manufacturer produces sacks of chicken feed from two ingredients, A and B. Each sack is to contain at least 10 ounces of nutrient , at least 8 ounces of nutrient , and at least 12 ounces of nutrient . Each pound of ingredient A contains 2 ounces of nutrient , 2 ounces of nutrient , and 6 ounces of nutrient . Each pound of ingredient B contains 5 ounces of nutrient , 3 ounces of nutrient , and 4 ounces of nutrient . If ingredient A costs 8 cents per pound and ingredient B costs 9 cents per pound, how much of each ingredient should the manufacturer use in each sack of feed to minimize his costs?

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