a

Optimal solution : (x1;x2) = (7.5;5) and Cost = 550

b
 Optimal solution : (x1;x2) = (15;0) and Cost = 600

Optimal solution: (x1;x2) = (6;6) and Cost = 540

d Activity 1 Activity 2
Unit Cost 40 50

Totals Limit
Constraint 1 2 3 30 >= 30
Constraint 2 1 1 12.5 >= 12
Constraint 3 2 1 20 >= 20

Activity 1 Activity 2 Total Cost

Decision 7.5 5 550

e Part b
Activity 1 Activity 2
 Unit Cost 40 70

Totals Limit
Constraint 1 2 3 30 >= 30
Constraint 2 1 1 15 >= 12
Constraint 3 2 1 30 >= 20

Activity 1 Activity 2 Total Cost

Decision 15 0 600

Part c

Activity 1 Activity 2
Unit Cost 40 50

Totals Limit
Constraint 1 2 3 30 >= 30
Constraint 2 1 1 12 >= 12
Constraint 3 2 1 18 >= 15

Activity 1 Activity 2 Total Cost

Decision 6 6 540

CASE 2-2
Potatoes Green Beans
Unit Cost $0.40 $1.00
Total Nutrional
Nutritional Data Nutrition Requirement
Protein 6.804 9.072 194.80 >= 180
Iron 1.363 5.443 80.00 >= 80
Vitamin C 54.432 45.360 1,250.85 >= 1.050

Potatoes Green BeaTotal Weight Total Cost

Quantity 13.56 11.30 25 $16.73
>=
Minium Weight 22.046

Taste Constraint
5 Times Potatoes 67.810 >= 67.810 Times Green Beans 6
0.015 28.35 16 6.804
0.003 28.35 16 1.3608
0.12 28.35 16 54.432
0.567 16 9.072
0.3402 16 5.4432
2.835 16 45.36
 40 50
15 0
600