Use Graphical Methods to Solve the Linear Programming Problem

question 14

Multiple Choice

Use graphical methods to solve the linear programming problem.
-Suppose an horse feed to be mixed from soybean meal and oats must contain at least 100 lb of protein, 20 lb of fat, and 9 lb of mineral ash. Each 100-lb sack of soybean meal costs $20 and contains 50 lb of protein, 10 lb of fat,
And 8 lb of mineral ash. Each 100-lb sack of oats costs $10 and contains 20 lb of protein, 5 lb of fat, and 1 lb of
Mineral ash. How many sacks of each should be used to satisfy the minimum requirements at minimum cost?

• A) 2 sacks of soybeans and 0 sacks of oats
• B) sacks of s sacks of soybeans and nd sac sacks of oats
• C) sacks of s sacks of soybeans and sac sacks of oats
• D) 0 sacks of soybeans and 2 sacks of oats

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor, such as maintenance, utilities, and equipment depreciation.

Management Process

The five basic management functions of (1) planning, (2) directing, (3) controlling, (4) improving, and (5) decision making.

Planning

The process of setting goals, developing strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules to accomplish the goals.

Controlling

The function of management involved in monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a company's strategies and operations.