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Maximum value of $Z=5 x+2 y$, subject to $2 x-y \geq 2, x+2 y \leq 8$ and $x, y \geq 0$ is
MathematicsLinear ProgrammingMHT CETMHT CET 2022 (06 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $28$
  • B $25.6$
  • C $40$
  • D $17.6$
Solution:
2563 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $40$

$\mathrm{z}=5 x+2 y$
$\mathrm{z}_{\text {max. }}=5 \times 8+2 \times 0=40$

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