A company gets three byproducts A, B and C, in quantities of 6000, 10,000, and 5000 tons, respectively/month from the manufacturing process of their main product. The company can make a fertilizer consisting of 30% of A, 50% of B, and 20% of C and sell it at a pro t $5/ton. They can also make a construction material consisting of 40% of A, 30% of B, and 30% of C and sell it at a pro t $4/ton. Any leftover quantities of A,B, and C can be given away to a company dealing with bulk materials. QUESTION 3 Based on recent market information, the company finds that the demand for the fertilizer is reduced to 15,000 tons/month. What is the new optimal plan for the company? NOTE: The solution to question 3 is the ONLY answer needed.

A company gets three byproducts A, B and C, in quantities of 6000, 10,000, and 5000 tons, respectively/month from the manufacturing process of their main product. The company can make a fertilizer consisting of 30% of A, 50% of B, and 20% of C and sell it at a pro t $5/ton. They can also make a construction material consisting of 40% of A, 30% of B, and 30% of C and sell it at a pro t $4/ton. Any leftover quantities of A,B, and C can be given away to a company dealing with bulk materials. QUESTION 3 Based on recent market information, the company finds that the demand for the fertilizer is reduced to 15,000 tons/month. What is the new optimal plan for the company? NOTE: The solution to question 3 is the ONLY answer needed.

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