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You don't need anymore than what was listed in the problem to solve.

The first step in linear programming is to create the equations that represent the given constraints(# of washers and driers that can be made in a day, time to make washer or dryer, time to inspect washer and dryer, etc.) and objective (maximize profit).

This site has some sample formulations that could be helpful: http://www.sonoma.edu/users/w/wilsonst/Courses/Math_131/lp/Farm.html
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