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I seem to be missing something. Please review the attached file, explain what I am missing, and respond with a corrected Excel spreadsheet so I can solve with Solver and use for future problems.

MOBILE CHAIR COMPANY PROBLEM

INPUT COST
INSIDE ELECT $55
INSIDE GAS $85
OUTSIDE ELECT $67
OUTSIDE GAS $95

HOURS
ELECTRIC GAS AVAILABLE
PRODUCTION 0.20 0.40 <= 10,000
ASSEMBLY 0.50 0.30 <= 15,000
PACKAGING 0.10 0.10 <= 5,000

PRODUCTION PLAN

ELECTRIC GAS
INHOUSE 200 400
OUTSIDE 300 500

OBJECTIVE FUNCTION: MINIMIZE COST 1400

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The expert trouble shoots linear programming. Objective functions for minimum costs are examined. Excel solver is used for the trouble shooting of linear programming....

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I worked out an EXCEL table , which should be more accessible for the solver.
However, there's still some points to be clarified:

1. the relation between ELECTRIC,GAS and PRODUCTION, ASSEMBLY, PACKAGING is not ...

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