Consider the Following Linear Programming Problem Reformulate and Solve This Problem as a Goal Programming Problem

question 9

Essay

Consider the following linear programming problem:
$$\begin{array} { l } \text { Max: } 500 A + 700 B \\\text { Subject to: } \\2 A + 3 B \leq 35 \text { (assembly hours) } \\3 A + 5 B \leq 40 \text { (machine hours) }\end{array}$$
Reformulate and solve this problem as a goal programming problem if the following goals,stated in no particular order,must be met.
Goal 1: Produce at least 15 units of each product.
Goal 2: Avoid overtime in the assembly and machine departments.
Goal 3: Achieve at least $100,000 in profit.

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Definitions:

Facility Decisions

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Long-term Consequences

Outputs or effects that manifest or are felt over an extended period, often as a result of earlier actions or decisions.

Firm's Performance

A measure of how well a company uses its assets and manages its operations to generate profits.

Network Design

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