Given the Following Linear Programming Problem That Minimizes Cost

question 92

Multiple Choice

Given the following linear programming problem that minimizes cost:
Min Z = 2x + 8y
Subject to (1) 8x + 4y ? 64
      (2) 2x + 4y ? 32
      (3) y ? 2
-Determine the optimum values for x and y.

• A) x = 2; y = 6
• B) x = 6; y = 2
• C) x = 12; y = 2
• D) x = 6; y = 5

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