A biologist is growing three different types of slugs (types A, B, and C) in the same
Question:
A biologist is growing three different types of slugs (types A, B, and C) in the same laboratory environment. Each day, the slugs are given a nutrient mixture that contains three different ingredients (I, II, and III). Each type A slug requires 1 unit of I, 3 units of II, and 1 unit of III per day. Each type B slug requires 1 unit of I, 4 units of II, and 2 units of III per day. Each type C slug requires 2 units of I, 10 units of II, and 6 units of III per day.
(a) If the daily mixture contains 2000 units of I, 8000 units of II, and 4000 units of III, find the number of slugs of each type that can be supported.
(b) Is it possible to support 500 type A slugs? If so, how many of the other types are there?
(c) What is the maximum number of type A slugs possible? How many of the other types are there in this case?
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Mathematical Applications for the Management Life and Social Sciences
ISBN: 978-1305108042
11th edition
Authors: Ronald J. Harshbarger, James J. Reynolds