SOLVE AS A LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEM
May owns a cupcake shop and wants to determine the best possible combination of cupcakes and brownies to maximize profits. Cupcakes require 15 minutes baking time and 4 minute decorating time while brownies require 25 minute baking time and 2 minute decorating time. What combination would help May maximize profits?
Variables
1 cupcake cost $4.00 & they cost $1.00 to make.
1 brownie cost $2.00 & they cost $.50 cents to make.
Constraints
Must make at least one dozen cupcakes and one dozen brownies.
All must be completed in a 3 hour time window.