Given the Following Linear Programming Problem That Minimizes Cost

question 21

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
-At the optimal solution, the minimum cost is:

• A) $40
• B) $50
• C) $52
• D) $53.33

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