A manufacturer produces two models of mountain bikes. Model A requires 5 hours of assembly time and 2 hours of painting time, and Model B requires 4 hours of assembly time and 3 hours of painting time. The maximum total weekly hours available in the assembly department and the painting department are 200 hours and 108 hours, respectively. The profits per unit are $25 for Model A and $15 for Model B. How many of each type should be produced to maximize profit?

bikes of Model A

bikes of Model B

What is the maximum profit? $

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try that while I look at your problem
I get 40 of A, 0 of B
for profit = 1000

maximize
25 x + 15 y
constraints
5x+4y<=300
2x+3y<=108
x>=0
y>=0
x+y>=1 (phony to fill fields)
Appericate it !
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