Subcontracting can handle a maximum

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Wormwood, Ltd., produces a variety of furniture products. The planning committee wants to pre pare an aggregate plan for the next six months using the following information:
Subcontracting can handle a maximum of 10 units per month. Beginning inventory is zero. Develop a plan that minimizes total cost. No back orders are allowed. Regular capacity Regular production.

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