Mr. Smith decides to feed his pet Doberman pinscher a combination of two dog foods. Each can of brand A contains 3 units of protein, 1 unit of carbohydrates, and 2 units of fat and costs 70 cents. Each can of brand B contains 1 unit of protein, 1 unit of carbohydrates, and 4 units of fat and costs 50 cents. Mr. Smith feels that each day his dog should have at least 6 units of protein, 4 units of carbohydrates, and 12 units of fat. How many cans of each dog food should he give to his dog each day to provide the minimum requirements at the least cost? Mr. Smith should give his dog can(s) of brand A and can(s) of brand B to provide the minimum requirements at the least cost.

Mr. Smith decides to feed his pet Doberman pinscher a combination of two dog foods. Each can of brand A contains 3 units of protein, 1 unit of carbohydrates, and 2 units of fat and costs 70 cents. Each can of brand B contains 1 unit of protein, 1 unit of carbohydrates, and 4 units of fat and costs 50 cents. Mr. Smith feels that each day his dog should have at least 6 units of protein, 4 units of carbohydrates, and 12 units of fat. How many cans of each dog food should he give to his dog each day to provide the minimum requirements at the least cost? Mr. Smith should give his dog can(s) of brand A and can(s) of brand B to provide the minimum requirements at the least cost.

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter2: Introduction To Spreadsheet Modeling

Section: Chapter Questions

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