Question: Using an Excel solver, solve the following LP problem. x _ 1 = number of necklaces to be made x _ 2 = number of

Using an Excel solver, solve the following LP problem.
x_1= number of necklaces to be made
x_2= number of bracelets to be made
x_3= number of ear-studs to be made
Maximize Profit (Z)=60 x_1+40 x_2+20 x_3(currency used is in dollars)
Subject to
4x_1+3x_2+2x_3<=50 availability of gold
2x_1+4x_2+1x_3<=40 availability of platinum
x_1<=5 demand necklace
x_3=3 demand ear studs
x_1,x_2,x_3>=0(Non-negativity constraint)
Note that fractional values for the variables are acceptable. Use two decimal places to provide answers to questions 4 through 8
1. Generate Input Sheet 5 marks
2. Answer report 7.5 marks
3. Sensitivity report 7.5 marks
Each of the following questions carries four marks. 5*4=20 marks
4. What are the binding resources mentioned in the problem? Explain each of these in a sentence or two.
5. What is the reduced cost of the necklace? Show your calculations. Also, explain the significance of reduced cost in the business context.
6. What is the new profit if the profits from necklaces increase by $10 and the bracelet increases by $10? Show all your steps and explanation
7. What is the new profit if you add five units of gold and remove (reduce)5 units of platinum?
8. What are the upper and lower limits of objective coefficients?

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