Minimize the post office weekly labor costs

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In the post office example, suppose that each full-time employee works 8 hours per day. Thus, Monday’s requirement of 17 workers may be viewed as a requirement of 8(17) 136 hours. The post office may meet its daily labor requirements by using both full-time and part-time employees. During each week, a full-time employee works 8 hours a day for five consecutive days, and a part-time employee works 4 hours a day for five consecutive days. A full-time employee costs the post office $15 per hour, whereas a part-time employee (with reduced fringe benefits) costs the post office only $10 per hour. Union requirements limit part-time labor to 25% of weekly labor requirements. Formulate an LP to minimize the post office’s weekly labor costs.

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