8.4 - Formulating the Linear Program
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What is the maximum number of carpets the company can produce with 30 workers?
💡 Hint: Multiple workers produce a set number of items.
What is one cost that needs to be considered in the linear program?
💡 Hint: Think about additional payments for extra work.
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What is the maximum production capacity for the carpet company?
💡 Hint: Remember the number of workers and their output per month.
True or False: Linear programming can guarantee integer solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of linear equations.
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Create a complete linear programming model for a production scenario including objective function and constraints.
💡 Hint: Draw a diagram or table to clarify relationships.
Analyze the financial implications of hiring and firing costs in the context of demand fluctuations.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term costs of workforce changes.
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