National Business Machines manufactures two models of fax machines: A and B. Each model A costs $58 to make, and each model B costs $150. The profits are $37 for each model A and $60 for each model B fax machine. The total number of fax machines demanded per month does not exceed 2,700 and the company has earmarked no more than $740,000/month for manufacturing costs.
How many units of each model should National make each month in order to maximize its monthly profits? __________ __________
What is the optimal profit? $ __________

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National Business Machines manufactures two models of fax machines: A and B. Each model A costs $58 to make, and each model B costs $150. The profits are $37 for each model A and $60 for each model B fax machine. The total number of fax machines demanded per month does not exceed 2,700 and the company has earmarked no more than $740,000/month for manufacturing costs.
How many units of each model should National make each month in order to maximize its monthly profits?  __________  __________
What is the optimal profit?  $ __________

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The Answer of National Business Machines manufactures two models of fax machines: A and B. Each model A costs $58 to make, and each model B costs $150. The profits are $37 for each model A and $60 for each model B fax machine. The total number of fax machines demanded per month does not exceed 2,700 and the company has earmarked no more than $740,000/month for manufacturing costs.
How many units of each model should National make each month in order to maximize its monthly profits?  __________  __________
What is the optimal profit?  $ __________

National Business Machines Manufactures Two Models of Fax Machines: a and B