Production
Two factories produce three different types of kitchen appliances. The following table summarizes the production capacities, the numbers of each type of appliance ordered, and the daily operating costs for the factories. How many days should each factory operate to fill the orders at minimum cost?
Number
Factory 1
Factory 2
Ordered
Appliance 1
80/day
20/day
1600
Appliance 2
10/day
10/day
500
Appliance 3
50/day
20/day
1900
Daily cost
$10,000
$20,000
