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Please help with the following problem involving linear programming.

For part A it needs to be written out. For Eaxample:
Maximize total profit Z = $400C + $100T subject to constraints:
8C + 10T <= 80 labor hours
2C + 6T <= 36 wood in lbs
C <= 6 maximum demand for chairs
C >0 and T > 0 for non negativity

For part B, I need the solution(diagram)after it has been worked out using a computer. For example: using QM

See attached. Complete part a and b.

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Problem: See attached. Complete part a and b.

For part A it needs to be written out. For Eaxample:
Maximize total profit Z = $400C + $100T subject to constraints:
8C + 10T <= 80 labor hours
2C + 6T <= 36 wood in lbs
C <= 6 maximum demand for chairs
C >0 and T > 0 for non negativity

For part B, I need the solution(diagram)after it has been worked out ...

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