Discuss the below:
Q: A hospital is planning an addition to existing facility and have secured funds so that they can spend up to $7 million for the improvements. The architect has been asked to consider the follow.ng design parameters:
(1) there should be at least 15 intensive care units (ICU) rooms. There should be no more than 20 ICU rooms;
(2) there should be at least 10 cardiac care unit (CCU) rooms. There should be no more than 20 CCU rooms;
(3) there should be no more than 40 double rooms;
(4) there should be at least 3S single rooms; and,
(5) all patient rooms should fit into the allotted 40,000 square foot space (not including hallways). The following table summarizes the relevant room data:
How many room of each type should the architect include in the hospital design to maximize the total profit per month? What is the total profit per month for the hospital design (in thousands of $)? How many Single rooms should be included? How many Double rooms should be Included? How many ICU rooms should be included? How many CCU rooms should be included?
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Cost per room to build and finish (in thousands of $) Minimum square feet required
profit per room per month (in thousands of $1
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SINGLE
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DOUBLE
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ICU
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CCU
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$48
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$59
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S9s
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$88
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310
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450
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340
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350
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$21
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$28
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$48
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$41
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