The load master for a freighter wants to determine the mix of cargo to be carried on the next trip.


Question: The load master for a freighter wants to determine the mix of cargo to be carried on the next trip. The ship’s volume limit for cargo is 100,000 cubic meters, and its weight capacity is 2,310 tons. The master has five different types of cargo from which to select and wishes to maximize the value of the selected shipment. However, to make sure that none of his customers are ignored, the master would like that none of his customers are ignored, the master would like to make sure that at least 20% of each cargo’s available weight is selected. The specification for the five cargoes is shown in the following table: (20 points)

CARGO TYPE TONS AVAILABLE VALUE PER TON VOLUME PER TON (CU.M.)
A 970 $1350 26
B 850 $1675 54
C 1900 $1145 28
D 2300 $850 45
E 3600 $1340 37
Price: $2.99
Answer: The solution consists of 3 pages
Type of Deliverable: Word Document

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