Production Scheduling In a factory, machine 1 produces 8-inch pliers at the rate of 60

Chapter 4, Problem 14

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Production Scheduling In a factory, machine 1 produces 8-inch pliers at the rate of 60 units per hour and 6-inch pliers at the rate of 70 units per hour. Machine 2 produces 8-inch pliers at the rate of 40 units per hour and 6-inch pliers at the rate of 20 units per hour. It costs $50 per hour to operate machine 1, and machine 2 costs $30 per hour to operate. The production schedule requires that at least 240 units of 8-inch pliers and at least 140 units of 6-inch pliers be produced during each 10-hour day. Which combination of machines will cost the least money to operate?

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