The Linear Programming Problem Has an Unusual Characteristic

question 34

Multiple Choice

The linear programming problem has an unusual characteristic.Select a graph of the solution region for the problem and describe the unusual characteristic.Find the minimum value of the objective function (if possible) and where it occurs. ​
Z = x + 3y
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Constraints:
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X ≥ 0
Y ≥ 0
X + 2y ≤ 4
2x + y ≤ 4
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• A)​ Minimum at (0,2): 6
• B)​ Minimum at (2,0): 2
• C)​ Minimum at (0,0): 0
• D)​ Minimum at (2,2): 8
• E)​ No minimum

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