Question: Linear Programming Crop Allocation Problem with Four Farms Using the data tables below, set up a crop allocation problem for 4 farms and 4 crops

Linear Programming

Crop Allocation Problem with Four Farms

Using the data tables below, set up a crop allocation problem for 4 farms and 4 crops in Excel. Solve the problem using the built in Solver in Excel. Turn in a printout of the Excel spreadsheet showing the optimal solution.

Crop Farm 1 Farm 2 Farm 3 Farm 4
Beans B1 B2 B3 B4
Cucumbers C1 C2 C3 C4
Melons M1 M2 M3 M4
Peas P1 P2 P3

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Crop Maximum Quota (acres) Water Consumption (acre-ft/acre) Net Return ($/acre)
Beans 450 1 125
Cucumbers 250 3 325
Melons 150 4 425
Peas 350 2 225

Farm # Useable Land (acres) Water Available (acre-feet)
1 500 575
2 400 975
3 300 775
4 200 375

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