Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134463216
Author: Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher: PEARSON
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The B & W Leather Company wants to add handmade belts and wallets to its product line. Each belt
nets the company $18 in profit, and each wallet nets $12. Both belts and wallets require cutting and
sewing. Belts require 2 hours of cutting time and 6 hours of sewing time. Wallets require 3 hours of
cutting time and 3 hours of sewing time. If the cutting machine is available 12 hours a week and the
sewing machine is available 18 hours per week, what ratio of belts and wallets will produce the most
profit within the constraints?
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Transcribed Image Text:The B & W Leather Company wants to add handmade belts and wallets to its product line. Each belt nets the company $18 in profit, and each wallet nets $12. Both belts and wallets require cutting and sewing. Belts require 2 hours of cutting time and 6 hours of sewing time. Wallets require 3 hours of cutting time and 3 hours of sewing time. If the cutting machine is available 12 hours a week and the sewing machine is available 18 hours per week, what ratio of belts and wallets will produce the most profit within the constraints?
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