Reference no: EM132912533
Geico company is considering two insurance plans with coverage and premiums. This information is provided below. A good way to read the data is that $80 buys one unit of Lexus plan, consisting of $10,000 fire and theft insurance and $180,000 of liability insurance.
Luxus policy Mercedes policy
Fire/Theft $10,000 $15,000
Liability $180,000 $120,000
Premium $80 $60
a) The company needs at least $300,000 fire and theft insurance and at least $360,000 liability from these plans. How many units should be purchased from each policy plan to minimize the cost of the premiums? What is the minimum premium?
b) Suppose the premium for the Luxus policy is reduced to $50. Now, how many units should be purchased from each policy plan.
c) Interpret your results