Questions from Management Science


Q: Solve the linear programming model in Problem 59 using the computer.

Solve the linear programming model in Problem 59 using the computer. a. Which resources constrain how many jobs Guanming can contract for? b. Guanming wants for increase either his working hours per w...

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Q: A company produces two products, A and B, which have

A company produces two products, A and B, which have profits of $9 and $7, respectively. Each unit of product requires two resources are as follows: a. Formulate a linear programming model to determin...

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Q: Solve Problem 7 using the computer.

Solve Problem 7 using the computer.

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Q: A fitter produces two types of fitting products—product A and

A fitter produces two types of fitting products—product A and product B—using a cutting machine (cutter) and a grinding machine (grinder). Product A requires 4 hours of the cutter and 8 hours of the g...

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Q: In the product mix example in this chapter, Quick-Screen

In the product mix example in this chapter, Quick-Screen is considering adding some extra operators who would reduce processing times for each of the four clothing items by 10%. This would also increa...

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Q: Grafton Metalworks Company produces metal alloys from six different ores it mines

Grafton Metalworks Company produces metal alloys from six different ores it mines. The company has an order from a customer to produce an alloy that contains four metals accord- ing to the following s...

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Q: The Roadnet Transport Company expanded its shipping capacity by purchasing 90 trailer

The Roadnet Transport Company expanded its shipping capacity by purchasing 90 trailer trucks from a bankrupt competitor. The company subsequently located 30 of the purchased trucks at each of its ship...

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Q: A greenhouse farmer plans to grow three crops—cucumber, potato

A greenhouse farmer plans to grow three crops—cucumber, potato, and tomato—in the forth- coming season in his farm, which spans 60 hectares. Each crop requires nitr...

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Q: Lawns Unlimited is a lawn care and maintenance company. One of

Lawns Unlimited is a lawn care and maintenance company. One of its services is to seed new lawns as well as bare or damaged areas in established lawns. The company uses three basic grass seed mixes it...

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Q: Alexandra Bergson has subdivided her 2,000-acre farm into

Alexandra Bergson has subdivided her 2,000-acre farm into three plots and has contracted with three local farm families to operate the plots. She has instructed each sharecropper to plant three crops:...

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