(Solved): A linear programming computer package is needed. Frandec Company manufactures, assembles, and rebul ...

A linear programming computer package is needed. Frandec Company manufactures, assembles, and rebulds material-handling equipment used in warehouses and distribution centers. One product, called a Liftaster, is assembled from four components: a frame, a motor, two supports, and a metal strap. Frandec's production schedule calls for 5,500 Ufttmasters to be made next month. Frandec purchases the motors from an outside supplier, but the frames, supports, and straps may be either manufactured by the company of purchased from an cutside supplier. Manufacturing and purchase costs per unit are shown. Mree departments are involved in the production of these components. The time (in minutes per unit) required to process each component in each department and the avaliable capacity (in bours) for the three departments are as follows. (staps purchisied, Express time in minutes per unit.)