Practical Management Science
Practical Management Science
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ISBN: 9781337406659
Author: WINSTON, Wayne L.
Publisher: Cengage,
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A manufacturer markets two products to three types of customers. He
has the following discount policy:
The products are bulbs and fans, and the customers are classified
as retailers, distributors and government agencies. If the order is from
a retailer for amounts up to Rs. 500, he allows 5 percent discount. If it
is from a distributor, 7.5 percent discount is given. On retail orders
exceeding Rs. 500, 7.5 percent discount is allowed. For the same order
from a distributor, 10 percent discount is given. In all the above cases
a flat discount of 6 percent is given to government agencies. The above
policies apply only to orders for bulbs. A flat discount of 5 percent is
given on orders for fans regardless of the amount of purchase or the
customer classification.
Analvzing the word statement of the problem we see that the action,
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Transcribed Image Text:A manufacturer markets two products to three types of customers. He has the following discount policy: The products are bulbs and fans, and the customers are classified as retailers, distributors and government agencies. If the order is from a retailer for amounts up to Rs. 500, he allows 5 percent discount. If it is from a distributor, 7.5 percent discount is given. On retail orders exceeding Rs. 500, 7.5 percent discount is allowed. For the same order from a distributor, 10 percent discount is given. In all the above cases a flat discount of 6 percent is given to government agencies. The above policies apply only to orders for bulbs. A flat discount of 5 percent is given on orders for fans regardless of the amount of purchase or the customer classification. Analvzing the word statement of the problem we see that the action,
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