Easy Cook Company manufactures two products: toaster ovens and bread machines. The following data are available: Easy Cook can manufacture five toaster ovens per machine hour and three bread machines per machine hour. Easy Cook's production capacity is 1,500 machine hours per month. Marketing limitations indicate that Easy Cook can sell a maximum of 5,000 toasters a month, and 3,000 bread machines per month. To maximize profits, what product and how many units should the company produce in a month?

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Easy Cook Company manufactures two products: toaster ovens and bread machines. The following data are available:  Easy Cook can manufacture five toaster ovens per machine hour and three bread machines per machine hour. Easy Cook's production capacity is 1,500 machine hours per month. Marketing limitations indicate that Easy Cook can sell a maximum of 5,000 toasters a month, and 3,000 bread machines per month. To maximize profits, what product and how many units should the company produce in a month?

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The Answer of Easy Cook Company manufactures two products: toaster ovens and bread machines. The following data are available:  Easy Cook can manufacture five toaster ovens per machine hour and three bread machines per machine hour. Easy Cook's production capacity is 1,500 machine hours per month. Marketing limitations indicate that Easy Cook can sell a maximum of 5,000 toasters a month, and 3,000 bread machines per month. To maximize profits, what product and how many units should the company produce in a month?

Easy Cook Company Manufactures Two Products: Toaster Ovens and Bread