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Mat540quantitative Methodsweek 6 Homeworkchapter 21 A Company Produce

Mat540quantitative Methodsweek 6 Homeworkchapter 21 A Company Produce

This assignment involves formulating and solving multiple linear programming problems related to production, resource allocation, and cost minimization. The tasks include developing mathematical models based on given constraints and objectives, solving some models graphically, and analyzing optimal production levels and resource usage.

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Linear programming (LP) is a cornerstone of operations research, providing powerful tools for optimizing resource allocation in various business and industrial contexts. In the scenarios presented, LP models are constructed for manufacturing processes, resource management, and cost minimization, emphasizing the importance of mathematical modeling, graphical analysis, and resource utilization assessment.

Problem 1: Production on Assembly Lines

A company produces two products on two assembly lines with limited available hours. Assembly line 1 has 100 hours, and assembly line 2 has 42 hours. Product 1 requires 10 hours on line 1 and 7 hours on line 2; product 2 requires 14 hours on line 1 and 3 hours on line 2. The profits are $6 per unit for product 1 and $4 per unit for product 2. Formulate a linear programming model to maximize profit, then solve it graphically.

Formulation:

Let \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \) be the quantities of product 1 and product 2, respectively.

  • Objective function: Maximize profit \( Z = 6x_1 + 4x_2 \)
  • Constraints:
  • Assembly line 1: \( 10x_1 + 14x_2 \leq 100 \)
  • Assembly line 2: \( 7x_1 + 3x_2 \leq 42 \)
  • Non-negativity: \( x_1, x_2 \geq 0 \)

Graphical Solution:

The feasible region is determined by the intersection of the constraints. Solving the system of inequalities involves plotting the lines corresponding to the constraints and identifying the feasible region. The corner points of the feasible region include the axes intercepts and intersection points of the constraint lines.

Calculating the intercepts:

  • Line \( 10x_1 + 14x_2 = 100 \):
  • When \( x_1=0 \): \( x_2=100/14 \approx 7.14 \)
  • When \( x_2=0 \): \( x_1=10 \)
  • Line \( 7x_1 + 3x_2=42 \):
  • When \( x_1=0 \): \( x_2=14 \)
  • When \( x_2=0 \): \( x_1=6\)

The feasible region is the intersection contained within these bounds, and the optimal solution occurs at a vertex (corner point). The intersection point of the two constraint lines is found by solving:

\[

10x_1 + 14x_2=100

\]

\[

7x_1 + 3x_2=42

\]

Solving these equations yields the optimal production levels which maximize profit.

Problem 2: Production of Chairs and Tables

The Pinewood Furniture Company produces chairs and tables using limited labor and wood. Labor hours: 80; Wood: 36 ft. The demand constraint for chairs is 6 per day. Each chair requires 8 hours of labor and 2 ft. of wood; each table requires 10 hours of labor and 6 ft. of wood. Profits are $400 per chair and $100 per table. Formulate the LP model and solve graphically.

Formulation:

Let \( x \) be the number of chairs, and \( y \) be the number of tables.

  • Objective: Maximize \( Z= 400x + 100y \)
  • Constraints:
  • Labor: \( 8x + 10y \leq 80 \)
  • Wood: \( 2x + 6y \leq 36 \)
  • Demand for chairs: \( x \leq 6 \)
  • Non-negativity: \( x,y \geq 0 \)

Graphical analysis involves plotting the constraints, identifying the feasible region, and calculating the profit at each vertex best suited for maximization. Typically, the optimal solution is at the intersection points of the constraints within the feasible region.

Problem 3: Resource Utilization at Optimal Production

Using the results from Problem 2, evaluate how much labor and wood remain unused after producing the optimal quantities of chairs and tables. This involves substituting the optimal values into the resource constraints and calculating unused resources.

Problem 4: Producing a Drug with Ingredients

The Elixer Drug Company produces a drug from two ingredients, each containing antibiotics in different proportions:

  • Ingredient 1: 3 units of antibiotic 1 per gram, 2 units of antibiotic 3 per gram, $80 per gram
  • Ingredient 2: 1 unit of antibiotic 1, 6 units of antibiotic 2, 6 units of antibiotic 3, $50 per gram

The drug requires at least:

  • 4 units of antibiotic 2
  • 12 units of antibiotic 3

Formulate a LP model to minimize the cost with constraints on antibiotic requirements. The decision variables are the grams of each ingredient.

Formulation:

Define \( x_1, x_2 \) as grams of ingredient 1 and 2, respectively.

  • Objective: Minimize total cost \( Z= 80x_1 +50x_2 \)
  • Constraints:
  • Antibiotic 1: \( 3x_1 + 1x_2 \geq \) required (assumed at least 6 units based on the total antibiotic contributions)
  • Antibiotic 2: \( 0 + 6x_2 \geq 4 \)
  • Antibiotic 3: \( 2x_1 + 6x_2 \geq 12 \)
  • Non-negativity: \( x_1, x_2 \geq 0 \)

Problem 5: Producing Coats and Slacks

A clothing manufacturer produces coats and slacks with resource constraints on wool and labor. Coats require 3 yards wool, 10 hours labor; slacks require 5 yards wool, 4 hours labor. Profits are $50 for coats and $40 for slacks. Formulate the LP model and solve graphically.

Formulation:

Let \( x \) be coats, \( y \) slacks.

  • Objective: Maximize \( Z= 50x +40y \)
  • Constraints:
  • Wool: \( 3x + 5y \leq 150 \)
  • Labor: \( 10x + 4y \leq 200 \)
  • Non-negativity: \( x, y \geq 0 \)

Problem 6: General Linear Program

Solve graphically:

Maximize \( Z= 5x_1 + 8x_2 \)

Subject to:

  • 4\( x_1 \) + 5\( x_2 \) ≤ 50
  • 2\( x_1 \) + 4\( x_2 \) ≤ 40
  • \( x_1 \) ≤ 8
  • \( x_2 \) ≤ 8
  • \( x_1, x_2 \ge 0 \)

Graphical solution involves plotting the constraints, determining the feasible region, and identifying the point at which \( Z \) reaches its maximum within the feasible domain.

Conclusion

The careful formulation of linear programming problems is essential for optimizing operational efficiency, resource utilization, and profit maximization. Graphical analysis offers visual insights into problem structure and optimal solutions, especially for two-variable models. These problems demonstrate practical applications across manufacturing, resource management, and product formulation, illustrating the utility of LP methods in decision-making processes.

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