A plane delivers two types of cargo between two destinations. Each crate of cargo I is...

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A plane delivers two types of cargo between two destinations.Each crate of cargo I is 3 cubic feet in volume and 137 pounds inweight, and earns $30 in revenue. Each crate of cargo II is 3 cubicfeet in volume and 274 pounds in weight, and earns $45 in revenue.The plane has available at most 270 cubic feet and 14,248 poundsfor the crates. Finally, at least twice the number of crates of Ias II must be shipped. Find the number of crates of each cargo toship in order to maximize revenue. Find the maximum revenue.

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Let x crates of cargo I and y crates of cargo II be shippedEach crate of cargo I and cargo II is 3 cubic feet in volume andthe plane has available at most 270 cubic feet so that 3x3y 270or xy 901Also each crate of cargo I weighs 137    See Answer
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