1. A manufacturer produces three types of plastic fixtures. The time required for molding, trimming, and packaging is given in the table below: (Times are given in hours per dozen fixtures.)   How many dozens of each type of fixture should be produced to obtain a maximum profit?

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1. A manufacturer produces three types of plastic fixtures. The time required for molding,
trimming, and packaging is given in the table below:
(Times are given in hours per dozen fixtures.)

 

How many dozens of each type of fixture should be produced to obtain a maximum
profit?

Process
Tvpe A
Type B
Tvpe C
Total time available
Molding
12.000
Trinming
1
4,600
Packaging
2,400
Profit
$1
$16
$15
Transcribed Image Text:Process Tvpe A Type B Tvpe C Total time available Molding 12.000 Trinming 1 4,600 Packaging 2,400 Profit $1 $16 $15
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