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You Are An Engineer At a Mining Company Which Sells A Mineral Ore In T
You are an engineer at a mining company which sells a mineral ore in three quality grades: Low, Medium, and High. The company owns three mines which produce this ore: Mine A, Mine B, and Mine C. Each mine can produce different quantities (in tons) of each grade of ore per day as shown below: Where xy are the last two digits of your URN. For example, for the URN , xy = 25. In this case, Mine A produces 60+25 = 85 tons of Low-quality ore per day.
Please write your value of xy at the top of your solution. The company has a contract to deliver 800 tons of Low-quality ore, 900 tons of Medium-quality ore, and 1000 tons of High-quality ore. The set of equations which relates the number of days (a, b, c) each mine (A, B, C) must operate to produce the required quantities of ore is: (60 + ????????)???? + 15???? + 10???? = 800 70???? + 10???? + (30 + ????????)???? = 900 20???? + 50???? + 35???? = 1000
Paper For Above instruction
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the production requirements and solving the system of linear equations to determine the number of days each mine must operate to meet the ore delivery contract. Using matrix methods, such as the matrix form and solving via inversion or other algebraic techniques, will allow precise calculation and understanding of operational planning. Additionally, the paper discusses the implications if one mine were unavailable, affecting the feasibility of meeting the contract solely with remaining mines.
Determination of the Variable xy and Formulation of Equations
To proceed, it is necessary to specify the value of xy, which is derived from the last two digits of the user's unique registration number (URN). For clarity, assume the last two digits are 25, as in the example. Therefore, xy=25, and the production quantities per day for each mine are adjusted accordingly.
Based on the problem statement, the production per day for each mine in each quality grade is as follows:
- Low-quality ore: Mine A produces 60 + xy = 85 tons, Mine B produces 70 + xy = 95 tons, Mine C produces 20 + xy = 45 tons.
- Medium-quality ore: Mine A produces 15 tons, Mine B produces 10 tons, Mine C produces 50 tons.
- High-quality ore: Mine A produces 10 tons, Mine B produces 30 + xy = 55 tons, Mine C produces 35 tons.
Let a, b, c denote the number of days Mine A, Mine B, and Mine C operate respectively. The total ore produced must meet the contractual requirement:
- Low-quality ore: 85a + 95b + 45c = 800
- Medium-quality ore: 15a + 10b + 50c = 900
- High-quality ore: 10a + 55b + 35c = 1000
Part A: Representation of the System in Matrix Form and Solution
1. Matrix Formulation
The system of equations can be expressed in matrix form as Ax = d, where:
- Matrix A (coefficients):
| 85 95 45 |
| 15 10 50 |
| 10 55 35 |
- Vector x (unknown days):
| a |
| b |
| c |
- Vector d (requirements):
| 800 |
| 900 |
| 1000 |
2. Solution via Matrix Methods
Using matrix algebra, the goal is to find vector x by calculating the inverse of matrix A, provided A is invertible:
x = A-1 d
The inverse of A can be computed using methods such as Gaussian elimination, or for small matrices, directly via the formula involving the adjugate and determinant. The key steps involve:
- Calculate the determinant of A to ensure invertibility.
- Compute the matrix of cofactors, then transpose to get the adjugate.
- Compute the inverse by dividing the adjugate by the determinant.
Once the inverse is obtained, multiply it by the requirement vector to find the number of days each mine must operate precisely.
Numerical Calculation (Assuming xy=25)
Assuming xy = 25, the explicit matrix A and vector d are:
A = | 85 95 45 |
| 15 10 50 |
| 10 55 35 |
d = | 800 |
| 900 |
| 1000 |
Calculating the determinant of A confirms whether the system is solvable:
det(A) ≈ 85(1035 - 5055) - 95(1535 - 5010) + 45(1555 - 10*10)
Calculations give:
det(A) = 85(350 - 2750) - 95(525 - 500) + 45(825 - 100)
= 85(-2400) - 95(25) + 45(725) = -204,000 - 2,375 + 32,625 = -173,750
Since the determinant is non-zero, the system is solvable.
Applying the matrix inverse (via computational tools or analytical methods) yields approximate values for a, b, and c. The solution provides specific operational durations for each mine to fulfill the contractual obligations exactly.
Part B: Implications of Mine Unavailability
If one mine is unavailable, the corresponding row and column in matrix A would be eliminated, reducing the system's degrees of freedom. Mathematically, this can lead to a loss of invertibility, meaning the remaining system of equations might be inconsistent or yield no unique solution. In practical terms, this would imply that the remaining mines alone may be insufficient to meet the contract's requirements exactly, leading to either unmet delivery obligations or the necessity for alternative measures such as increasing production efficiency, procurement of additional ore, or renegotiating the contract.
For instance, if Mine C becomes unavailable, the new system reduces to two equations with two unknowns:
- 85a + 95b = 800
- 15a + 10b = 900
Solving this reduced system may indicate that the contract cannot be met solely by Mines A and B, prompting a review of operational strategies and contractual terms.
Conclusion
Analyzing the system of linear equations using matrix methods provides an effective way to determine the operation schedule of each mine to meet contractual demands precisely. The invertibility of the coefficient matrix is crucial; its absence signals the need to explore alternative solutions or operational adjustments. The entire process underscores the importance of mathematical modeling in industrial operations management, ensuring optimal resource utilization and contractual compliance.
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