Consider the Following Linear Programming Problem: Maximize 40 X₁

question 1

Multiple Choice

Consider the following linear programming problem: Maximize 40 X₁ + 30 X₂ + 60X₃
Subject to: X₁ + X₂ + X₃ ≥ 90
12 X₁ + 8 X₂ + 10 X₃ ≤ 1500
X₁ ,X₂ ,X₃ ≥ 0
How many slack,surplus,and artificial variables would be necessary if the simplex were used to solve this problem?

• A)3 slack,3 surplus,and 3 artificial
• B)1 slack,2 surplus,and 2 artificial
• C)1 slack,4 surplus,and 4 artificial
• D)1 slack,1 surplus,and 1 artificial
• E)None of the above

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