Dane's aircraft muffler manufacturers have 1500 linear feet of steel on hand to manufacture the three top selling muffler sets. Super mufflers (S) provide $285 profit and common (C) mufflers' profit margin is $310, while the deluxe (D) muffler set provides a $400 profit margin. It costs Dane $310, $295, and $400 to build each muffler set, respectively. What is the objective function of Dane's aircraft muffler manufacturing?
A) Min S, C and D
B) MAX S, C, and D
C) Max 285S + 310C + 400D
D) Min 285S + 310C + 400D
E) Max 310S + 295C + 400D

Question

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The objective function for Dane's aircraft muffler manufacturing should be the maximum profit. The profit for each muffler set is given, and the total profit can be obtained by multiplying the number of sets sold for each type by their respective profit margin and summing them up. Hence, the objective function is Max 285S + 310C + 400D.

Dane's Aircraft Muffler Manufacturers Have 1500 Linear Feet of Steel