The Figures Show a Contour Graph for a Function F

question 9

Multiple Choice

The figures show a contour graph for a function f in blue with a constraint function in black. Estimate any optimal points for the system Classify each constrained optimal point as a maximum or a minimum.

• A) (28, 21, 4.5): constrained minimum
• B) (24, 20, 4.5): constrained minimum
• C) (25, 21, 4.5): constrained minimum
• D) (28, 20, 5.5): constrained maximum
• E) (25, 24,3.5): constrained maximum

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