Linear Programming Question 51
Question: The maximum value of $ P=x+3y $ such that $ 2x+y\le 20 $ , $ x+2y\le 20 $ , $ x\ge 0,\ y\ge 0 $ , is
[MP PET 1995]
Options:
A) 10
B) 60
C) 30
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Obviously, $ P=x+3y $ will be maximum at (0, 10). \ $ P=0+3\times 10=30 $ .