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Question 280554: A travel agent is organizing a trip for a local ski club. she can make arrangements for a maximum of 10 people, and there must be at least 4 men and 3 women in the group. her profit is $12.25 for each woman and $15.40 for each man. how many men and how many women will give her the maximum profit? what is the maximum profit?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ther is not much to work with to make a profit.
there is a max of 10 people and she must have 4 men and 3 women which leaves three others to work with. Make them men since men give her the max profit.
7*15.40+3*12.25=144.55
7 men and 3 women for a profit of 144.55