Compound A is converted to B in a CSTR. The reaction rate is first-order with a reaction rate constant of 20 min-1 Compound A enters the reactor at a flow
rate of 12 m3/min (concentration of 2.0 kmol/m3). The value of the product B is $1.50 per kmol and the cost of reactor operation is $2.50 per minute per
cubic meter. It is not economical to separate unconverted A to recycle it back to the feed. Find the maximum profit.

$527.7.if the following was the question  $527.7 is the answer.students who are trying to raise funds have an agreement with a local pizza chain. the chain has agreed to sell them pizzas at a discount, which the students can then resell to families in the local community for a profit. it is expected that of the 500 families in the community, at most 70% will buy pizza. based on a survey of their personal preferences, the students believe that they should order no more than 120 cheese pizzas, no more than 150 pepperoni pizzas, and no more than 100 vegetarian pizzas. they also want to make sure that at least 20% of the total pizzas are cheese and at least 50% of the pizzas are pepperoni. they make a profit of $1.45, $1.75, and $1.98, respectively, for each cheese, pepperoni, and vegetarian pizza they resell. how many pizzas of each type should they buy?