Healthier Cook Company manufactures two products: toaster ovens and bread machines. The following data are available: Healthier Cook can manufacture six toaster ovens per machine hour and four bread machines per machine hour. Healthier Cook's production capacity is 1,800 machine hours per month. Marketing limitations indicate that Healthier Cook can sell a maximum of 5,000 toasters a month, and 4,000 bread machines per month. What product and how many units should the company produce in a month to maximize profits?

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Healthier Cook Company manufactures two products: toaster ovens and bread machines. The following data are available:  Healthier Cook can manufacture six toaster ovens per machine hour and four bread machines per machine hour. Healthier Cook's production capacity is 1,800 machine hours per month. Marketing limitations indicate that Healthier Cook can sell a maximum of 5,000 toasters a month, and 4,000 bread machines per month. What product and how many units should the company produce in a month to maximize profits?

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The Answer of Healthier Cook Company manufactures two products: toaster ovens and bread machines. The following data are available:  Healthier Cook can manufacture six toaster ovens per machine hour and four bread machines per machine hour. Healthier Cook's production capacity is 1,800 machine hours per month. Marketing limitations indicate that Healthier Cook can sell a maximum of 5,000 toasters a month, and 4,000 bread machines per month. What product and how many units should the company produce in a month to maximize profits?

Healthier Cook Company Manufactures Two Products: Toaster Ovens and Bread