Suppose the feasible region has four corners at these points: (0, 0), (5, 0), (0, 4), and (2, 3). If the profit formula is P = $2x + $3y, what is the maximum profit possible?
A) $12
B) $13
C) $14
D) $15

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To find the maximum profit, calculate the profit at each corner point using the profit formula P = $2x + $3y. For (0, 0), P = $0; for (5, 0), P = $10; for (0, 4), P = $12; for (2, 3), P = $13. The maximum profit is $13.

Suppose the Feasible Region Has Four Corners at These Points