1. An appliance manufacturer produces two models of microwave ovens: H and W. Both models require each W uses two hours of fabrication and six hours of assembly. There are 600 fabrication hours fabrication and assembly work; cach H uses four hours of fabrication and two hours of assembly; and available this week and 480 hours of assembly. Each H contributes $40 to profits, and each W contributes $30 to profits. Using Simplex method, what quantities of H and W will maximize profits? Information from the question: Models H (hrs./unit) W (hrs./unit) Total hours X2 available -> Department Fabrication 4. 600 hrs. Assembly 480 hrs. 6. 40 MU Profit/Unit 30 MU

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available this week and 480 hours of assembly. Each H contributes $40 to
profits, and each W
Information from the question:
Models H (hrs./unit)
W (hrs./unit) Total hours
X, available
Department
Fabrication
4.
600 hrs.
Assembly
2.
480 hrs.
Profit/Unit
40 MU
30 MU
dooide ho
Transcribed Image Text:available this week and 480 hours of assembly. Each H contributes $40 to profits, and each W Information from the question: Models H (hrs./unit) W (hrs./unit) Total hours X, available Department Fabrication 4. 600 hrs. Assembly 2. 480 hrs. Profit/Unit 40 MU 30 MU dooide ho
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