Question

What is the minimum value of the objective function, C with given constraints? C=5x+3y {⎨x+3y≤9 {5x+2y≤20 {x≥1 {y≥2

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Plotting the following constraints using the online geogebra graphing tool:

x + 3y ≤ 9         (1)

5x + 2y ≤ 20    (2)

x≥1 and y≥2      (3)

From the graph plot, the solution to the constraint is A(1, 2), B(1, 2.67) and C(3, 2).

We need to minimize the objective function C = 5x + 3y. Therefore:

At point A(1, 2): C = 5(1) + 3(2) = 11

At point B(1, 2.67): C = 5(1) + 3(2.67) = 13

At point C(3, 2): C = 5(3) + 3(2) = 21

Therefore the minimum value of the objective function C = 5x + 3y is at point A(1, 2) which gives a minimum value of 11.