Use Linear Programming to Solve Problems
- A) Maximum: 40; At

question 178

Multiple Choice

Use Linear Programming to Solve Problems
- $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Objective Function } & \mathrm { z } = 8 \mathrm { x } - 17 \mathrm { y } \\\text { Constraints } & 0 \leq x \leq 5 \\& 0 \leq y \leq 8 \\& 4 x + 5 y \leq 30 \\& 4 x + 3 y \leq 20\end{array}$$

• A) Maximum: 40; at \(( 5,0 )\)
• B) Maximum: 0 ; at \(( 0,0 )\)
• C) Maximum: \(- 75\); at \(( 1.25,5 )\)
• D) Maximum: \(- 102\); at \(( 0,6 )\)

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period.

Gross Profit Method

A method of estimating the amount of ending inventory by applying the gross profit percentage to sales.

Inventory Shortage

The situation where the actual inventory on hand is less than what is recorded in the accounting records.

Inventory Count

The physical verification of the quantities and condition of items held in inventory, typically conducted periodically.