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The maximum value of $z = 5x + 3y$, subjected to the conditions $3x + 5y \le 15, 5x + 2y \le 10, x, y \ge 0$ is

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • $\frac{235}{19}$
  • $\frac{325}{19}$
  • $\frac{523}{19}$
  • $\frac{532}{19}$
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Solution and Explanation

Given, inequalities are $3x + 5y \le 15, 5x + 2y \le 10, x, y \ge 0$
Also, given $z = 5x + 3y$ At point $A \left(2, 0\right)$ $z = 5 ? 2 + 0 = 10$ At point $B\left(\frac{20}{19}, \frac{45}{19}\right)$, $z = \frac{5\times20}{19}+\frac{3\times45}{19} = \frac{235}{19}$ At point $C \left(0, 3\right)$ $z = 5 \left(0\right) + 3 ? 3 = 9$ Hence, maximum value of z is $\frac{235}{19}.$
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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.