A small backpack manufacturer carries four different models of backpacks, made of canvas, plastic, nylon, and leather.
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One worker can work on either canvas or plastic, can complete a backpack in 1.5 hours, and will charge $7.00 per hour to do the work. This worker can work a maximum of 90 hours during the next week. Another worker can sew backpacks made of nylon fabric. He can complete a bag in 1.7 hours, will charge $8.00 per hour to work, and can work 42.5 hours in the next week. A third worker has the ability to sew leather. He each can complete a book bag in 1.9 hours, will charge $9.00 per hour to work, and can work 80 hours during the next week. The following table provides additional information about each backpack. What is the best combination of backpacks to provide the store to maximize the profit?
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Managerial Decision Modeling With Spreadsheets
ISBN: 718
3rd Edition
Authors: Nagraj Balakrishnan, Barry Render, Jr. Ralph M. Stair
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