The Mighty Silver Ball Company manufactures three kinds of pinball machines each requiring a different manufacturing technique. The Super Deluxe Machine requires 17 hours of labor, 8 hours of testing, and yields a profit of 300. The Silver Ball special requires 10 hours of labor, 4 hours of testing and yields a profit of 200. The Bumper King requires 2 hours of labor, 2 hours of testing and yields a profit of 100. There are 1000 hours of labor and 500 hours of testing available. The manufacturer wants to determine the optimal production schedule that will maximize his total profit.

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The Mighty Silver Ball Company manufactures three kinds of pinball machines each requiring a different manufacturing technique. The Super Deluxe Machine requires 17 hours of labor, 8 hours of testing, and yields a profit of 300. The Silver Ball special requires 10 hours of labor, 4 hours of testing and yields a profit of 200. The Bumper King requires 2 hours of labor, 2 hours of testing and yields a profit of 100. There are 1000 hours of labor and 500 hours of testing available. The manufacturer wants to determine the optimal production schedule that will maximize his total profit.

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