Consider the Following Linear Programming Problem

question 21

Essay

Consider the following linear programming problem:
Max Z =    $3x + $9y
Subject to:    20x + 32y ? 1600
      4x + 2y ? 240
      y ? 40
      x, y ? 0
Solve for the quantities of x and y which will maximize Z. What is the value of the slack variable associated with constraint 2?

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