Kevin runs a factory that makes stereo tuners. Each S100 takes 9 ounces of plastic and 6 ounces of metal. Each G150 requires 3 ounces of plastic and 9 ounces of metal. The factory has 360 ounces of plastic, 702 ounces of metal available, with a maximum of 24 S100 that can be built each week. If each S100 generates $13 in profit, and each G150 generates $8, how many of each of the stereo tuners should Kevin have the factory make each week to make the most profit?  S100= G150=  Best profit=

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Kevin runs a factory that makes stereo tuners. Each S100 takes 9 ounces of plastic and 6 ounces of metal. Each G150 requires 3 ounces of plastic and 9 ounces of metal. The factory has 360 ounces of plastic, 702 ounces of metal available, with a maximum of 24 S100 that can be built each week. If each S100 generates $13 in profit, and each G150 generates $8, how many of each of the stereo tuners should Kevin have the factory make each week to make the most profit? 
S100=

G150= 

Best profit=

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