Thief's Problem 1. A thief enters a jewelry store to rob with a 75cm3 bag and finds the following valuables: • 2 silver ingots that are worth $ 200 each and measure 20cm3 each • 2 bronze ingots worth $ 150 and measuring 18cm3 each • 1 pearl necklace worth $ 129 and measures 12cm3 •1 ruby necklace worth 115 S and measures 10cm3 •1 diamond necklace worth $ 180 and measures 19cm3 •i gold ingot worth S 225 and measuring 21cm3 What items should the thief steal in such a way as to maximize his profit?

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Thief's Problem
1. A thief enters a jewelry store to rob with a 75cm3 bag and finds the following
valuables:
2 silver ingots that are worth $ 200 each and measure 20cm3 each
• 2 bronze ingots worth $ 150 and measuring 18cm3 each
•1 pearl necklace worth $ 129 and measures 12cm3
•1 ruby necklace worth 115 S and measures 10cm3
•1 diamond necklace worth S 180 and measures 19cm3
•1 gold ingot worth $ 225 and measuring 21cm3
What items should the thief steal in such a way as to maximize his profit?
Transcribed Image Text:Thief's Problem 1. A thief enters a jewelry store to rob with a 75cm3 bag and finds the following valuables: 2 silver ingots that are worth $ 200 each and measure 20cm3 each • 2 bronze ingots worth $ 150 and measuring 18cm3 each •1 pearl necklace worth $ 129 and measures 12cm3 •1 ruby necklace worth 115 S and measures 10cm3 •1 diamond necklace worth S 180 and measures 19cm3 •1 gold ingot worth $ 225 and measuring 21cm3 What items should the thief steal in such a way as to maximize his profit?
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