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Linear programming problem: Minimization

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Consider the following minimization problem.

Min z = 1.5x1 + 2x2
s.t. x1 + x2 300
2x1 + x2 400
2x1 + 5x2 750
x1, x2 0

What are the optimal values of x1, x2, and z?

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