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The minimum value of the objective function Z = x + 3y subject to the constraints 2x + y ≤ 20, x + 2y ≤ 20, x > 0 and y > 0 is

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The minimum value of the objective function Z = x + 3y subject to the constraints 2x + y ≤ 20, x + 2y ≤ 20, x > 0 and y > 0 is

Options

  • 10

  • 20

  • 0

  • 5

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Solution

0

Explanation:

2x + y = 20

x 0 10
y 20 0

x + y = 20

x 0 20
y 20 0
Corner points Z = x + 3y
O(0, 0) 0
A(0, 20) 60
B(10, 0) 10
C(20, 0) 20

∴ Minimum value is 0

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Chapter 10: Operations Research - Exercise 10.3 [Page 251]

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Samacheer Kalvi Business Mathematics and Statistics [English] Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 10 Operations Research
Exercise 10.3 | Q 9 | Page 251

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