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In Exercises, set up and solve the standard maximization problem using the simplex method....

In Exercises, set up and solve the standard maximization problem using the simplex method.

 Resource Allocation: Sandwiches Repeat Exercise, except maximize the number of hamburger patties used.

Resource Allocation: Sandwiches A plain hamburger requires one ground beef patty and a bun. A cheeseburger requires one ground beef patty, one slice of cheese, and a bun. A double cheeseburger requires two ground beef patties, two slices of cheese, and a bun. Frozen hamburger patties are typically sold in packs of 12; hamburger buns, in packs of 8; and cheese slices, in packs of 24. A family is in charge of providing burgers for a neighborhood block party. The family members have purchased 13 packs of buns, 11 packs of hamburger patties, and 3 packs of cheese slices. How many of each type of sandwich should the family prepare if its members want to maximize the number of burgers with cheese?

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