A Linear Programming Problem Has an Objective Function of 12X

question 56

Multiple Choice

A linear programming problem has an objective function of 12X + 14Y. If the optimal solution provided by the model is to produce and sell 500 units of X and 1,250 units of Y, the expected return is

• A) $1,750.
• B) $23,500.
• C) $15,000.
• D) $27,000.

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