The Constraint 5x₁ + 3x₂ $\le$ 150 Is Modified to Become a Goal Equation, and Priority

question 23

Multiple Choice

The constraint 5x₁ + 3x₂ $\le$ 150 is modified to become a goal equation, and priority one is to avoid overutilization. Which of the following is appropriate?

• A)Min P₁d₁^- ; 5x₁ + 3x₂ + d₁^--d₁⁺ = 150
• B)Min P₁d₁⁺ ; 5x₁ + 3x₂ + d₁^- -d₁⁺ = 150
• C)Min P₁d₁⁺ ; 5x₁ + 3x₂ + d₁⁺ = 150
• D)Min P₁d₁⁺ ; 5x₁ + 3x₂ -d₁⁺ = 150

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