Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis: A Practical Introduction to Business Analytics
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Author: Cliff Ragsdale
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Chapter 4, Problem 7QP
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To determine: The sensitivity report using solver.
a)
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To determine: The amount of excess wiring and testing capacity exists.
b)
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To determine: The total profit of the firm when it has 10 additional hours of wiring capacity.
c)
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To determine: The amount of profit that must be increased on alternators.
d)
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To determine: The change in the optimal solution for the given condition.
e)
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To determine: The maximum profit that can be earned without changing the optimal solution.
f)
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To determine: The change in the optimal solution for the given condition.
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