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Chapter 12
Example 2
Determine and state the objective function.
Solution
Firstly the contribution for each product needs to be determined:
Computer Computer
X Y
$ $
Selling price per unit 800 1,200
Component costs per unit 150 310
Assembly costs 240 390
Testing costs 120 180
Packaging costs 20 10
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Contribution 270 310
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The objective function:
Max C = 270x + 310y
234
