SOLUTION: The minimum value of z= 5x + 15y, subject to 4x + 3y >(or equal to)72 6x + 10y <(or equal to)174 x >(or equal to) 0 y >(or equal to) 0 occurs at a. (0,17.4) b. (9,12) c.

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Question 353053: The minimum value of z= 5x + 15y, subject to
4x + 3y >(or equal to)72
6x + 10y <(or equal to)174
x >(or equal to) 0
y >(or equal to) 0
occurs at
a. (0,17.4)
b. (9,12)
c. (18,0)
d. (29,0)

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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