Dorian Auto is considering manufacturing three types of cars (compact, midsize, and large) and two types of minivans (midsize and large). The resources required and the profit contributions yielded by...

Dorian Auto is considering manufacturing three types of cars (compact, midsize, and large) and two types of minivans (midsize and large). The resources required and the profit contributions yielded by each type of vehicle are shown in Table 6.5. At present, 6500 tons of steel and 65,000 hours of labor are available. If any vehicles of a given type are produced, production of that type of vehicle is economically feasible only if at least a minimal number of that type are produced. These minimal numbers are also listed in Table 6.5. Dorian wants to find a production schedule that maximizes its profit.

manufacturing, and marketing are prohibitive unless a minimal number of any vehicle type is produced.