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How to do an optimization problem using MS Solver

GIVEN the formula: quantity in pounds [B10] = (constant [B6]) - ((constant [D6])*(unkno

60000 1500 10
enter a starting number - a rough estimate, in the price per pound cell - here $10

total quantity
45000

total revenues = total quantity [B10] multiplied by price per pound [E6]
$450,000

In solver - set cell B13 to a maximum by varying cell E6


- ((constant [D6])*(unknown price per pound [E6]))

nd cell - here $10

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