An animal feed to be mixed from soybean meal and oats must contain at least 120 lb
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An animal feed to be mixed from soybean meal and oats must contain at least 120 lb of protein, 24 lb of fat, and 10 lb of mineral ash. Each 100-lb sack of soybean meal costs $20 and contains 50 lb of protein, 8 lb of fat, and 5 lb of mineral ash. Each 100-lb sack of oats costs $8 and contains 15 lb of protein, 5 lb of fat, and 1 lb of mineral ash. How many sacks of each should be used in order to satisfy the minimum requirements at minimum cost? What is the minimum cost?
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College Algebra Graphs And Models
ISBN: 9780134179032
6th Edition
Authors: Marvin Bittinger, Judith Beecher, David Ellenbogen, Judith Penna
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