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For Exercises, identify the objective function and constraints of the linear programming p...

For Exercises, identify the objective function and constraints of the linear programming problem. Then solve the problem and interpret the real-world meaning of the results.

First Aid Kit Supplies Safetymax.com sells first aid supplies to businesses. A company that assembles first aid kits for consumers purchases 3500 1" x 3" plastic adhesive bandages and 1800 alcohol wipes from Safetymax.com. The company assembles standard and deluxe first aid kits for sale to consumers. A standard first aid kit contains 40 plastic adhesive bandages and 20 alcohol wipes. A deluxe first aid kit contains 50 plastic adhesive bandages and 28 alcohol wipes. The company makes a profit of $3 from each standard first aid kit sold and $4 from each deluxe first aid kit sold. Assuming that every kit produced will be sold, how many of each type of kit should the company assemble in order to maximize profit?

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