
Explanation of Solution
Formulation of a Linear
In the given table, “A” be the pounds of ingredient “A” used, “B” be the pounds of ingredient “B” used, and “C” be the pounds of ingredient “C” used.
Let “xi” be the pounds of chemical “i” used.
The objective is to minimize the cost of production.
Therefore, the objective function is,
Constraint 1 to 3:
Minimum ingredient A, B, C requirements for the drug.

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Operations Research : Applications and Algorithms
- Operations Research : Applications and AlgorithmsComputer ScienceISBN:9780534380588Author:Wayne L. WinstonPublisher:Brooks Cole
