Assignment 1: Linear Programming Case Study Your Inst 739710

Assignment 1 Linear Programming Case Studyyour Instructor Will Assign

Your instructor will assign a linear programming project for this assignment according to the following specifications. It will be a problem with at least three (3) constraints and at least two (2) decision variables. The problem will be bounded and feasible. It will also have a single optimum solution (in other words, it won’t have alternate optimal solutions).

The problem will also include a component that involves sensitivity analysis and the use of the shadow price. You will be turning in two (2) deliverables, a short writeup of the project and the spreadsheet showing your work. Writeup . Your writeup should introduce your solution to the project by describing the problem. Correctly identify what type of problem this is. For example, you should note if the problem is a maximization or minimization problem, as well as identify the resources that constrain the solution. Identify each variable and explain the criteria involved in setting up the model. This should be encapsulated in one (1) or two (2) succinct paragraphs. After the introductory paragraph, write out the L.P. model for the problem. Include the objective function and all constraints, including any non-negativity constraints. Then, you should present the optimal solution, based on your work in Excel. Explain what the results mean. Finally, write a paragraph addressing the part of the problem pertaining to sensitivity analysis and shadow price. Excel. As previously noted, please set up your problem in Excel and find the solution using Solver.

Paper For Above instruction

The scenario revolves around Julia Robertson’s planning for her season of selling food and drinks at Tech football games through leasing a food booth. This case presents a classic linear programming problem that aims to maximize her profit within various resource constraints including budget, space, and operational costs. The problem is a maximization problem focused on profit from selling pizza slices, hot dogs, and barbecue sandwiches, with decision variables representing the quantities of each item produced.

The constraints include a fixed budget of $1,500 for initial inventory, space limitations in her oven, costs associated with ingredients, and demand-related constraints such as sales potentials and minimum sales levels. Julia’s goal is to generate at least $1,000 profit each game after expenses, which determines her decision-making process. The problem involves key resources such as space in her oven, budget, and time to prepare the food, as well as sales demand constraints like minimum proportions of certain items sold.

From these describes, the linear programming model can be formulated as follows:

• Decision Variables: Let x₁ = number of pizza slices, x₂ = hot dogs, x₃ = barbecue sandwiches.
• Objective Function: Maximize profit Z = 1.50x₁ + 0.45x₂ + 1.35x₃ - (costs associated with ingredients and fixed costs).

Constraints are based on space, cost, demand, and budget, such as:

• Total space constraint: 8 slices per pizza, each hot dog and barbecue occupying a specific area, must fit within oven shelves.
• Budget constraint: total costs for ingredients and oven rental must not exceed $1,500.
• Demand constraints: sales of pizza slices are at least equal to the combined sales of hot dogs and barbecue sandwiches, and hot dogs being at least twice as many as barbecue sandwiches.
• Other resource constraints include oven capacity, preparation times, and the initial cash for first game inventory.

Using Excel’s Solver, the optimal quantities for each food item are calculated, providing Julia with a decision plan that maximizes her profit while respecting the constraints. The solution will specify how many of each food item she should prepare and sell in order to meet her profit goals.

Post-solution, sensitivity analysis, including shadow prices, will be used to determine how changes in resource availability (like additional space or budget) could impact her maximum profit. Shadow prices will indicate the potential increase in profit per unit increase of constrained resources. For instance, a high shadow price for oven capacity would suggest investing in additional oven capacity could significantly improve profit. These insights will guide Julia whether she should consider expanding her resources or adjusting her sales strategy for better profitability.

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