Problem:
Linear programming problem: Graphical solution
The Outdoor Furniture Corporation manufactures two products, benches and picnic tables, for use in Yards and parks. The firm has two main resources: its carpenters (labor force) and a supply of redwood for use in the furniture. During the next production
1200 labor hours available.
3500 feet of wood
Each bench takes 4 labor hours and 10 feet of wood
Each table takes 6 labor hours and 35 feet of wood.
Benches will yield $9 in profit and tables will yield $20.
How many benches and tables should be made to obtain the largest possible profit?
Use the graphical LP approach.