Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis: A Practical Introduction To Business Analytics, Loose-leaf Version
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Author: Ragsdale, Cliff
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Company BR manufactures two models of hot tubs known as Model AS and Model HL. Person HJ is the manager and the owner of the company wants to decide on the optimal product mix so that the maximum profit is achieved.
To identify: The allowable increase in the unit profit of Model HL before the optimal solution changes.
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