Linear Programming Question 68
Question: The co-ordinates of the point for minimum value of $ z=7x-8y $ subject to the conditions $ x+y-20\le 0 $ , $ y\ge 5, $
$ x\ge 0 $ , $ y\ge 0 $ is
[DCE 2005]
Options:
A) (20, 0)
B) (15, 5)
C) (0, 5)
D) (0, 20)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Obviously, $ z=7x-8y $ will be minimum at (0, 20) \ Min z = 7 × 0 ? 8 × 20 = -160.