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Quantitative Methods - Linear Programming (Maximization)

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For the linear program
Max 4A + 1B
s.t.
10A + 2B <= 30
3A + 2B <= 12
2A + 2B <= 10
A, B >= 0
a. Write this problem in standard form.
b. Solve the problem using the graphical solution procedure.
c. What are the values of the three slack variables at optimal solution?

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The solution file contains the Standard form of the LPP, The Graphical solution, Graph of the feasible region and values of the Slack variables. (Software used - POM-QM for Windows)

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(a) Standard form:
Maximize z = 4x1 + x2
Subject to:
10x + 2y  30
3x + 2y  12
2x + 2y  10
x,y ≥ 0

(b) Graphical solution:
We consider each constraint as equality and graph the ...

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