Chapter MPS, Problem 3.5MPS

a.

To determine

To find: The graph region which show the number of pounds of each chocolate can be produced.

Answer to Problem 3.5MPS

The graph region which show the number of pounds of each chocolate can be producedis shown in Figure-1.

Explanation of Solution

Given information: The amount to be spent on chocolate is $35. The cost of white na dark chocolate is $9 per pound and $7.50 per pound.

Calculation:

The graph is shown below.

  

Figure-1

b.

To determine

To explain:Three different example of purchase which he can make.

Explanation of Solution

Given information: The amount to be spent on chocolate is $35. The cost of white na dark chocolate is $9 per pound and $7.50 per pound.

Assume that Jay in total has $35 to purchase at least 2.5 pounds of chocolates and the price of white chocolate is $9.00 per pound and the price of dark chocolate is $7.50 per pound. First purchase is (2.5,0) that is 2.5 pounds of white chocolate and 0 pound of dark chocolate. Second purchase is (0,2.5) that is 0 pounds of white chocolate and 2.5 pound of dark chocolate. Third purchase is (2,2) that is 2 pounds of white chocolate and 2 pound of dark chocolate.