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Mathematics Clinic => Grade 11 and 12 Mathematics => Topic started by: mynx on Feb 28, 2021
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Solve the linear programming problem.
A candy company has 135 pounds of cashews and 170 pounds of peanuts which they combine into two different mixes. The deluxe mix has half cashews and half peanuts and sells for $7 per pound. The economy mix has one third cashews and two thirds peanuts and sells for $4.90 per pound. How many pounds of each mix should be prepared for maximum revenue?
◦ 300 deluxe, 70 economy
◦ 135 deluxe, 0 economy
◦ 100 deluxe, 35 economy
◦ 200 deluxe, 105 economy
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200 deluxe, 105 economy
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thank you