Question: 4. (10 points) If Dwight is told that he must use at least 20 pounds of Feed Type C, will that change the mix? If

4. (10 points) If Dwight is told that he must use at least 20 pounds of Feed Type C, will that

change the mix? If so, how? Record your solution below:

AMOUNT of Feed Type: A =__________; B =__________; C =__________; D =__________

Total pounds of Feed produced =____________; Total cost of Feed = $ __________________

2. Dwights Pig Feed Mix Decision Variables:

Let A, B, C and D be the number of pounds of each feed type included in the mix

Objective Function: MIN (Cost) Z = $1.50A + $2.50B + $2.75C + $1.85D

Subject to constraints:

Minimum Required Calories: 70A + 140B + 50C + 60D 4000

Maximum Required Calories: 70A + 140B + 50C + 60D 8000

Vitamins Required: 30A + 80B + 30C + 75D 7000

Minimum Protein: 60A + 40B + 10D 1200

Maximum Protein: 60A + 40B + 10D 2000

Lbs of A Available: A 100

Lbs of B Available: B 100

Lbs of C Available: C 100

Lbs of D Available: D 60

Limit of Type B in Mix: 0.33A + 0.67B 0.33C 0.33D 0

OR B (1/3)(A + B + C + D)

Total Mix Required: A + B + C + D 100

Non-neg: A, B, C and D 0

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