Please show your solution and write readable thanks. A cargo-forwarding firm is planning a major fleet expansion and will purchase amaximum of 15 trucks. These vehicles are supposed to provide at least 36 tons ofadditional load capacity. One model holds 2 tons and costs P1.5M. A secondmodel hold 3 tons and costs P2.4M. How many truck of each model should thefirm purchase to provide the additional load capacity at minimal cost? What is theminimal cost?

Let x1 be number of one model and x2 be number of second model. MIN Zx = 1.5 x1 + 2.4 x2…

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