Formulating Linear Programming Problems
Student Tip 
Here we set up an LP example that we will follow for most of this module.
One of the most common linear programming applications is the product-mix problem. Two or more products are usually produced using limited resources. The company would like to determine how many units of each product it should produce to maximize overall profit given its limited resources. Let’s look at an example.
Glickman Electronics Example
The Glickman Electronics Company in Washington, DC, produces two products: (1) the Glickman x-pod and (2) the Glickman BlueBerry. The production process for each product is similar ...
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