Montross Lumber processes wood to be shipped to construction companies. In order to keep its products uniform, Montross conducts inspections on 20% of the boards produced. Inspections cost the company $10 per hour and it takes 1 minute to inspect each board. How much would it cost to fill an order for 30,000 boards?

Montross Lumber processes wood to be shipped to construction companies. In order to keep its products uniform, Montross conducts inspections on 20% of the boards produced. Inspections cost the company $10 per hour and it takes 1 minute to inspect each board. How much would it cost to fill an order for 30,000 boards?

Essentials of Business Analytics (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Jeffrey D. Camm, James J. Cochran, Michael J. Fry, Jeffrey W. Ohlmann, David R. Anderson

Publisher:Jeffrey D. Camm, James J. Cochran, Michael J. Fry, Jeffrey W. Ohlmann, David R. Anderson

Chapter11: Linear Optimization Models

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