Use the Simplex Method for Solving Nonstandard Problems to Solve

question 21

Multiple Choice

Use the simplex method for solving nonstandard problems to solve the given linear programming problem.

• A) x = 1, y = 3, P = 9
• B) x = 0, y = 2, P = 2
• C) x = 0, y = 0, C = 0
• D) x = 6, y = 0, P = 36

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