S. T. Powder’s Perfume Problem

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S. T. Powder’s Perfume Problem
• S. T. sells two products: cologne and perfume
• Cologne has a revenue contribution of $3 per ounce; each ounce requires
 2 grams of fragrance
 6 grams of intensifier
• Perfume has a revenue contribution of $8 per ounce; each ounce requires
 4 grams of fragrance
 2 grams of intensifier
 1 gram of stabilizer
• S. T. has limited supplies. In particular, she has
1,600 grams of fragrance
 1,800 grams of intensifier
 350 grams of stabilizer
She would like to use these ingredients immediately, before they spoil. What should
she do to maximize revenues from her supplies?