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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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    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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    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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