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a) A chemical manufacturer processes two chemicals, Arkon and Zenon, in varying proportions to produce three...

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a) A chemical manufacturer processes two chemicals, Arkon andZenon, in varying proportions to produce three products, A, B, andC. He wishes to produce at least 150 units of A, 200 units of B,and 60 units of C. Each ton of Arkon yields 3 of A, 5 of B and 3 ofC. Each ton of Zenon yields 5 of A, 5 of B and 1 of C.

i. If Arkon cost Ghc 40 per ton and Zenon Ghc 50 per ton, advisethe manufacturer how to minimize cost.

ii. What is the dual of the minimizing LP problem?

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iLet us assume the followingTons of Arkon produced X1Tons of Zenon produced X2The objective function is costminimizationMinimize Z 40X1    See Answer
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