The Brown Company produces two products: \(\mathrm{X}\) and \(\mathrm{Y}\). The unit contribution margins are \(\$ 8\) and \(\$ 5\) for \(X\) and \(Y\), respectively. Production information is given below:

Required:
1. Formulate the objective function and the constraints necessary to determine the optimal product mix.
2. Determine the optimal solution using the graphic approach.

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Requirements Inputs X Y Capacity Machine hours 4 5 1,000 Labor hours 10 6 1,800 Materials 8 4 1,600