Solve the Linear Programming Problem by the Simplex Method

question 24

Multiple Choice

Solve the linear programming problem by the simplex method.

• A) x = 24, y = 0, z = 24, t = 0, u = 11, v = 21, w = 32, P = 134
• B) x = 0, y = 24, z = 0, t = 0, u = 11, v = 21, w = 32, P = 168
• C) x = 11, y = 24, z = 0, t = 0, u = 0, v = 21, w = 32, P = 179
• D) x = 11, y = 0, z = 0, t = 24, u = 11, v = 21, w = 32, P = 96

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