Set up Exercises 27–31 for solution by the simplex method. First express the linear constraints and objective function, then add slack variables to convert each constraint into a linear equation, and then set up the initial simplex tableau. The solutions of some of these problems will be completed in the exercises for the next section.
Manufacturing Bicycles A manufacturer of bicycles builds racing, touring, and mountain models. The bicycles are made of both aluminum and steel. The company has available 91,800 units of steel and 42,000 units of aluminum. The racing, touring, and mountain models need 17, 27, and 34 units of steel, and 12, 21, and 15 units of aluminum, respectively. How many of each type of bicycle should be made in order to maximize profit if the company makes $8 per racing bike, $12 per touring bike, and $22 per mountain bike? What is the maximum possible profit?
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- College Algebra (MindTap Course List)AlgebraISBN:9781305652231Author:R. David Gustafson, Jeff HughesPublisher:Cengage Learning