The production planner for Rienzo, Inc. produces two chemicals: Alpha (A) and Delta (D). Two of his resources are constrained: Jaya, of which he can get at most 8,400 litres per week; and Sanga, of which he can get at most 4,600 litres per week. Each unit of Alpha chemical requires 16 litres of Jaya and 7 litres of Sanga, while a unit of Delta chemical uses 8 litres of each type of raw material. Profits for the Alpha blend are £3.00 per unit, and profits for the Delta blend are £5.00 per unit. Question 10 What is the objective function?      A £1 A + £5 D = Z B £8 A + £16 D = Z C I do not wish to answer this question. D £3 A + £5 D = Z E £16 A + £8 D = Z F £7 A + £8 D = Z

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The production planner for Rienzo, Inc. produces two chemicals: Alpha (A) and Delta (D). Two of his resources are constrained: Jaya, of which he can get at most 8,400 litres per week; and Sanga, of which he can get at most 4,600 litres per week. Each unit of Alpha chemical requires 16 litres of Jaya and 7 litres of Sanga, while a unit of Delta chemical uses 8 litres of each type of raw material. Profits for the Alpha blend are £3.00 per unit, and profits for the Delta blend are £5.00 per unit.

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What is the objective function? 

 
 
  • A
    £1 A + £5 D = Z
  • B
    £8 A + £16 D = Z
  • C
    I do not wish to answer this question.
  • D
    £3 A + £5 D = Z
  • E
    £16 A + £8 D = Z
  • F
    £7 A + £8 D = Z
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Suppose-A be the no. of units of Alpha blendD be the no. of units of Delta blend

 

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