In the preparation of a food supplement of high nutritional value, 8 pounds are available
of component A to prepare three presentations (portions) of different sizes (1, 2, and
3). Size 1 contains 50 grams, size 2, 40 grams, and size 3, 20 grams. Are needed
at least 5 servings of size 1, at least half of size 2 compared to size 1,
and at least twice as many servings of the smallest as of the largest. The portion of
Largest portion generates a profit of $23.00, middle portion generates a profit of $34.00
and the smallest portion generates a profit of $38.00. How many servings should be made?
of each class so that the benefit is maximum?