Finite Mathematics (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321979438
Author: Margaret L. Lial, Raymond N. Greenwell, Nathan P. Ritchey
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3.3, Problem 24E
(a)
To determine
The number of Brand X and Brand Y pills that Jennifer should buy in order to minimize the cost. Find the minimum cost.
(b)
To determine
To find: The surplus vitamin received by Jennifer when the cost is minimum. Find whether this situation can be avoided while other constraints are still met and the cost is still minimum.
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