Q. The maximum value of $z = 10x + 6y$ subject to constraints $x \geq 0,\ y \geq 0,\ x + y \leq 12,\ 2x + y \leq 20$ is

A) 72
B) 80
C) 104
D) 110
Explanation

(c)
Given, constraints are
$x \geq 0,\ y \geq 0,\ x + y \leq 12,\ 2x + y \leq 20$
The feasible region is $OABCO$
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At $O(0,\ 0),\ z = 100(0) + 6(0) = 0$
At $A(10,\ 0),z = 10(10) + 6(0) = 100$
At $B(8,\ 4),\ z = 10(8) + 6(4) = 104$
At $C(0,\ 12),\ z = 10(0) + 6(12) = 72$
Hence, maximum value of $z$ is 104

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.