A shipping freighter has space for two more shipping containers, but the combined weight cannot go...

90.2K

Verified Solution

Question

Statistics

A shipping freighter has space for two more shipping containers,but the combined weight cannot go over 20 tons. Four shippingcontainers are being considered. The following table providesdetails on the weight (in tons) and value of the contents of eachcontainer.

​

Container

1

2

3

4

Weight of container (tons)

5

6

9

7

Value / Container

$6,000

$5,500

$7,500

$6,000

​

Develop a binary integer model ( write all the constraints) thatwill determine the two containers, solve by SOLVER that willmaximize the value of the shipment.

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
4.1 Ratings (513 Votes)
Formulating the problemDecision variablesX1    See Answer
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students