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The maximum value of the objective function Z = 3x + 5y subject to the constraints x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0 and 2x + 5y ≤ 10 is:

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The maximum value of the objective function Z = 3x + 5y subject to the constraints x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0 and 2x + 5y ≤ 10 is:

Options

  • 6

  • 15

  • 25

  • 31

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Solution

15

Explanation:

2x + 5y = 10

x 0 5
y 2 0

Corner points Z = 3x + 5y
O(0, 0) 0
A(5, 0) 15
B(0, 2) 12

∴ Maximum value is 15

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Chapter 10: Operations Research - Exercise 10.3 [Page 257]

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Samacheer Kalvi Business Mathematics and Statistics [English] Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 10 Operations Research
Exercise 10.3 | Q 8 | Page 257

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