Question:medium

Consider the linear programming problem
\[ Z_{\max} = 2x_1 + 5x_2 \quad \text{subject to the restrictions:} \] \[ x_1 \leq 4 \] \[ x_2 \leq 3 \] \[ 2x_1 + 3x_2 \leq 14 \] and $x_1 \geq 0, x_2 \geq 0$. Then the optimal solution is.

Show Hint

Notice $x_2$ has a much higher objective coefficient ($5$) than $x_1$ ($2$). To maximize $Z$, push $x_2$ to its upper bound $x_2 = 3$ first, then use $2x_1 + 3(3) = 14 \implies x_1 = 2.5$ to instantly get $Z = 2(2.5) + 5(3) = 20$!
Updated On: Jul 29, 2026
  • $Z_{\max} = 18$
  • $Z_{\max} = 15$
  • $Z_{\max} = 20$
  • $Z_{\max} = 25$
Show Solution

The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Was this answer helpful?
0


Questions Asked in CUET (PG) exam