Question: the following linear programming model formulation is used for the production of four different products, with two different manufacturing processes and two different material requirements
the following linear programming model formulation is used for the production of four different products, with two different manufacturing processes and two different material requirements
maximize Z = 50x1 + 58x2 + 46x3 + 62x4 subject to
process 1: 4x1 + 3.5x2 + 4.6x3 + 3.9x4 < 600 hours
process 2: 2.1x1 + 2.6x2 + 3.5x3 + 1.9x4 < 500 hours
material a: 15x1 +23x2 + 18x3 + 25x4 < 3600 pounds
material b: 8x1 + 12.6x2 + 9.7x3 + 10.5x4 < 1700 pounds
(x1 + x2) / (x1 + x2 + x3 + x4) > 0.60
x1 , x2, x3, x4, > 0
solve a-d
a. solve this problem by using the computer
b. identify the sensitivity ranges for the objective function coefficients and the constraint quantity values
c. which is the most valuable resource to the firm?
d. one of the four products is not produced in the optimal solution.how much would the profit for this have to be for it to be produced?
thank you
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