Consider the Following Linear Programming Problem

question 72

Essay

Consider the following linear programming problem:
MIN Z =   & 2x1 + 3x2
Subject to:    x1 + 2x2 ? 20
    5x1 + x2 ? 40
    4x1 +6x2 ? 60
    x1 , x2 ? 0
What is the optimal solution?

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