Assume that the production of 1 unit of magnesium requires 0.6 units of magnesium and 0.2 units of aluminum, and that the production of 1 unit of aluminum requires 0.5 units of magnesium and 0.5 units of aluminum. Find the production schedule that satisfies an external demand for 60 units of magnesium and 40 units of aluminum. X=

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Assume that the production of 1 unit of magnesium requires 0.6 units of magnesium and 0.2 units of aluminum, and that the production of 1 unit of aluminum requires 0.5 units of magnesium and 0.5 units of aluminum.

Find the production schedule that satisfies an external demand for 60 units of magnesium and 40 units of aluminum.


X=

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