A Linear Programming Problem with the Objective Function 3x₁ $\le$ C₂ $\le$

question 13

Multiple Choice

A linear programming problem with the objective function 3x₁ + 8x₂ has the optimal solution x₁ = 5, x₂ = 6. If c₂ decreases by 2 and the range of optimality shows 5 $\le$ c₂ $\le$ 12, the value of Z

• A)will decrease by 12.
• B)will decrease by 2.
• C)will not change.
• D)cannot be determined from this information.

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