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Consider the Following Linear Programming Problem Reformulate and Solve This Problem as a Goal Programming Problem

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Consider the following linear programming problem:
 Max: 500A+700B Subject to: 2A+3B35 (assembly hours) 3A+5B40 (machine hours) \begin{array} { l } \text { Max: } 500 A + 700 B \\\text { Subject to: } \\2 A + 3 B \leq 35 \text { (assembly hours) } \\3 A + 5 B \leq 40 \text { (machine hours) }\end{array}
Reformulate and solve this problem as a goal programming problem if the following goals,with their associated weights,must be met.
Goal 1: Produce at least 15 units of product A;Weight 15
Goal 2: Produce at least 15 units of product B;Weight 15
Goal 3: Minimize overtime in assembly department;Weight 25
Goal 4: Minimize overtime in machine department;Weight 25
Goal 5: Achieve at least $100,000 in profit;Weight 20

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