1. A businessman needs 5 cabinets, 12 desks, and 18 shelves cleaned out. He has two part-time employees Sue and Janet. Sue can clean one cabinet, three desks and three shelves in one day, while Janet can clean one cabinet, two desks and 6 shelves in one day. Sue is paid $25 a day, and Janet is paid $22 a day. In order to minimize the cost, how many days should Sue and Janet be employed?
1. A businessman needs 5 cabinets, 12 desks, and 18 shelves cleaned out. He has two part-time employees Sue and Janet. Sue can clean one cabinet, three desks and three shelves in one day, while Janet can clean one cabinet, two desks and 6 shelves in one day. Sue is paid $25 a day, and Janet is paid $22 a day. In order to minimize the cost, how many days should Sue and Janet be employed?
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