Solve as a linear programming problem

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SOLVE AS A LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEM

May owns a cupcake shop and wants to determine the best possible combination of cupcakes and brownies to maximize profits. Cupcakes require 15 minutes baking time and 4 minute decorating time while brownies require 25 minute baking time and 2 minute decorating time. What combination would help May maximize profits?

Variables

1 cupcake cost $4.00 & they cost $1.00 to make.

1 brownie cost $2.00 & they cost $.50 cents to make.

Constraints

Must make at least one dozen cupcakes and one dozen brownies.

All must be completed in a 3 hour time window.

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