Question:

Corner points of the feasible region for an $LPP$ are $ (0,2), (3,0), (6,0), (6, 8)$ and $(0, 5)$. Let $F = 4x + 6y$ be the objective function. The minimum value of $F$ occurs at

Updated On: Mar 2, 2024
  • $(0,2)$ only
  • $(3, 0)$ only
  • the mid-point of the line segment joining the points $(0, 2)$ and $(3,0)$ only
  • any point on the line segment joining the points $(0,2)$ and $(3, 0) $
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Construct the following table of values of objective function:
Since the minimum value $(F) = 12$ occurs at two distinct corner points, it occurs at every point of the segment joining these two points.
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Concepts Used:

Linear Programming

Linear programming is a mathematical technique for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations under specific constraints. The main determination of linear programming is to optimize or minimize a numerical value. It is built of linear functions with linear equations or inequalities restricting variables.

Characteristics of Linear Programming:

  • Decision Variables: This is the first step that will determine the output. It provides the final solution to the problem.
  • Constraints: The mathematical form in which drawbacks are expressed, regarding the resource.
  • Data: They are placeholders for known numbers to make writing complex models simple. They are constituted by upper-case letters.
  • Objective Functions: Mathematically, the objective function should be quantitatively defined.
  • Linearity: The function's relation between two or more variables must be straight. It indicates that the variable's degree is one.
  • Finiteness: Input and output numbers must be finite and infinite. The best solution is not possible if the function consists infinite components.
  • Non-negativity: The value of the variable should be either positive (+ve) or 0. It can't be a negative (-ve) number.