Note: This Question Requires Access to Solver $P = 3 x + 15 y$

question 72

Multiple Choice

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In the following linear programming problem, how much would the firm be willing to pay for an additional 5 units of Resource A?
Maximize $P = 3 x + 15 y$
subject to $\quad 2 x + 4 y \leq 12$ (Resource A)
$5 x + 2 y \leq 10$ (Resource B)
and $\quad x \geq 0 , y \geq 0$ .

• A) It is impossible to determine.
• B) 7.50
• C) 11.25
• D) 15
• E) 18.75

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