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Multistep problem involving stock options and profit. Solutions in MS Excel. Complete with Limit, Sensitivity and Answer reports.

The linear programming (LP) problem whose output follows determines how many necklaces (x1), bracelets (x2), rings (x3), and earrings (x4) a jewelry store should stock. The objective function measures profit; it is assumed that every piece stocked will be sold. Constraint 1 measures display space in units, constraint 2 measures ...continues

Profit maximization using a linear programming model. Attachments in MS Word and Excel.

Three employees are to be assigned to three tasks. Each employee receives one task and all tasks must be accomplished. There is a known profit for each assignment. Formulate a linear programming model to maximize the total profit of the assignments. See attached file for table.

Defining variables, minimizing total cost and finding constraints. Attachments in MS Word and Excel.

The Westfall Company has a contract to produce 10,000 garden hoses for a large discount chain. Westfall has four different machines that can produce this kind of hose. Because these machines are from different manufacturers and use differing technologies, their specifications are not the same. a. This problem requires two di ...continues

Achieving a pre-determined profit in profit maximization using linear programming. Attachments in MS Word and Excel.

Durham Designs manufactures home furnishings for department stores. Planning is underway for the production of items in the "Wildflower" fabric pattern during the next production period. Inventory of the Wildflower fabric is 3000 yards. Five hundred hours of production time have been scheduled. Four hundred units of packag ...continues

Finding the preferred choice using a weighted evaluation. Attachments in MS Word and Excel.

Mr. and Mrs. Brinkly are interested in purchasing condominium property in Naples, Florida. The three most preferred condominiums are listed along with criteria weights and rating information. Which condominium is preferred? See attached file for additional information.

Writing constraints using variables.

1. Let x1 and x2 be 0 - 1 variables whose values indicate whether projects 1 and 2 are or are not done. Write the constraint that indicates project 2 can be done only if project 1 is done. 2. Let x1 , x2 , and x3 be 0 - 1 variables whose values indicate whether the projects are or are not done. Write the constraint that i ...continues

Drawing networks and formulating linear programming models. Complete with network, linear programming table and answer report. Solution in MS Excel.

Draw the network and formulate the linear programming (LP) for the following problem. Jackson baseball company has plants in Fargo, Duluth and Bismarck, warehouses in St. Paul and Omaha and stores in Boston, and Sauk Center. For capacities, demands, and shipping costs, see attached file.

Deriving total assets from information on owner's equity and liabilities.

In an entity, the owner's equity is one-third of its total assets, and its liabilities total $100,000. What is the amount of its total assets?

Explanation of the term "Implicit Reinvestment Assumption".

With reference to the IRR method of capital investment evaluation, explain what is meant by "implicit reinvestment assumption". When might it cause a problem?

Business finance problem regarding optimal replacement cycle for machinery and when it should be replaced.

Gillian is deciding whether to replace an old machine, and has assembled some information (refer to attachment File #1). She believes that the second-hand market value of either machine will decline over time in line with the depreciation schedule (eg. the old machine should sell for $3,000 today). If there are no taxes, and Gil ...continues