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Part V<br />

Analyzing Data with Excel<br />

FIGURE 37.12<br />

The solution that was created by Solver.<br />

Allocating resources<br />

The example in this section is a common type of problem that’s ideal for Solver. Essentially, problems of this<br />

sort involve optimizing the volumes of individual production units that use varying amounts of fixed<br />

resources. Figure 37.13 shows an example for a toy company.<br />

Learning More about Solver<br />

Solver is a complex tool, and this chapter barely scratches the surface. If you’d like to learn more about<br />

Solver, I highly recommend the Web site for Frontline Systems:<br />

www.solver.com<br />

Frontline Systems is the company that developed Solver for Excel. Their Web site has several tutorials and lots<br />

of helpful information. They also sell additional Solver products for Excel that can handle much more complex<br />

problems.<br />

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