What Combination of X and Y Is a Feasible Solution

question 50

Multiple Choice

What combination of x and y is a feasible solution that minimizes the value of the objective function?
Min Z = 3x + 15y
   (1) 2x + 4y ? 12
   (2) 5x + 2y ?10

• A) x = 0; y = 3
• B) x = 0; y = 5
• C) x = 5; y = 0
• D) x = 6; y = 0

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