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Linear Programming
Key Takeaways

Definition :

It is the method used in decision making in business for obtaining the

maximum or minimum value of linear expression subject to satisfy
certain given linear inequations.

Objective function :
A linear function of the involve variable which we want to maximize
or minimize subject to given linear constraints is known as Objective
function. It is represented by 𝑧. It is of the form 𝑧 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦

Linear Constraints :
The limitations or restrictions on the resources can often be
expressed in the form of linear inequations known as linear
constraints.
Key Takeaways

Optimal value of an Objective function :

The maximum & minimum value of an objective function is known

as its optimal value.
Key Takeaways

Feasible Solution :

The set of values of variable satisfying all constraints is known as

feasible solution of system of inequation.

Optimal Solution :

A feasible solution which leads to optimal value of an objective

function is known as optimal solution of system of inequation.
 Key Takeaways

𝑌
Kinds of Region :

• Bounded Region

1. Objective Function
2. Constraints
3. Plot the solution Region 𝑋
4. Corner Points is the answer 𝑜

• Unbounded Region
𝑌

1. Objective Function
2. Constraints
3. Plot the solution Region
4. Corner Points is the answer
5. Verification 𝑜 𝑋
 Solve the linear programming problem graphically :
Minimize 𝑍 = 50𝑥 + 70𝑦
Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0, 2𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 8, 𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10

Solution:
𝑌
Minimize 𝑍 = 50𝑥 + 70𝑦 𝑍 = Objective function
8 𝐶(0,8)

Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0 , 𝑦 ≥ 0 6 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8
2𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 8
𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10 4 𝐵 2,4
Origin does not satisfy 2𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 8 and 𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10 2 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10
𝐴(10,0)
To find intercept point between 2𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 8 and
0 2 4 6 8 10
𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10 𝑋

2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8 ⋯ (𝑖)

𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10 ⋯ (𝑖𝑖)

After solving equation first and second, we get the point is (2,4)
 Solve the linear programming problem graphically :
Minimize 𝑍 = 50𝑥 + 70𝑦
Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0, 2𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 8, 𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10

Solution:
𝑌
Minimize 𝑍 = 50𝑥 + 70𝑦 𝑍 = Objective function
8 𝐶(0,8)
Plotting regions on cartesian plane. 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8
6
Unbounded feasible region 𝐵 2,4
4

2 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10
Corner Point Corresponding value of 𝑍
𝐴(10,0)
𝐴 10,0 𝑍 = 50×10 + 70×0 = 500 0 2 4 6 8 10 𝑋

𝐵 2,4 𝑍 = 50×2 + 70×4 = 380

𝐶 0, 8 𝑍 = 50×0 + 70×8 = 560

Since, the region is unbounded, it’s not necessary that minimum

value of 𝑍 is 380.
Solve the linear programming problem graphically :
Minimize 𝑍 = 50𝑥 + 70𝑦
Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0, 2𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 8, 𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10

Solution:
Minimize 𝑍 = 50𝑥 + 70𝑦 𝑍 = Objective function 𝑌
8 𝐶(0,8)
Since, the region is unbounded, it’s not necessary
6 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8
that minimum value of 𝑍 is 380.
4 𝐵 2,4
Consider, the region 50𝑥 + 70𝑦 < 380
2 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10
After putting Origin in the above line, 𝐴(10,0)
0 2 4 6 8 10 𝑋
50 ⋅ 0 + 70 ⋅ 0 < 380 ⇒ 0 < 380 Origin satisfy 5𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 38

So , we can say that shaded region will come

towards origin side of this line 50𝑥 + 70𝑦 < 380
Since no point is common except 𝐵(2,4)

So, minimum value of 𝑍 = 380

Solve the linear programming problem graphically:
Maximize 𝑍 = 4𝑥 + 𝑦 Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0,
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 50, 3𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 90

Double Intercept
Inequalities Equalities form
Shaded region
! $
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 50 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 50 + "# = 1 0 + 0 ≤ 50 Origin side
"#

𝑥≥0

𝑦≥0
! $
3𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 90 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 90 + =1 3×0 + 0 ≤ 90 Origin side
%# &#
 Solve the linear programming problem graphically:
Maximize 𝑍 = 4𝑥 + 𝑦 Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0,
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 50, 3𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 90
Solution:
𝑌
100
Maximize 𝑍 = 4𝑥 + 𝑦 𝑍 = Objective function
80 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 90
Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0 , 𝑦 ≥ 0
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 50 60 𝐶
3𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 90
40
𝐵
To find intercept point between 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 50
20
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 50 and 3𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 90 𝐴
𝑋
0 20 40 60 80 100
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 50 ⋯ (𝑖)

3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 90 ⋯ (𝑖𝑖)

After solving equation first and second, we get the point is (20,30)
 Solve the linear programming problem graphically:
Maximize 𝑍 = 4𝑥 + 𝑦 Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0,
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 50, 3𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 90
Solution: 𝑌
100
For bounded feasible region, optimal values occurs
at its corner points. 80 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 90

Corner point method 60 𝐶

40 𝐵(20,30)
Vertex of feasible region Corresponding value of 𝑍 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 50
20
𝑂 0,0 𝑍 = 4×0 + 0 = 0 𝐴
𝑋
𝐴 30, 0 𝑍 = 4×30 + 0 = 120 0 20 40 60 80 100

𝐵 20, 30 𝑍 = 4×20 + 30 = 110

𝐶 0, 50 𝑍 = 4×0 + 50 = 50

So, maximum 𝑍 occurs at 𝑥 = 30 & 𝑦 = 0

 Solve the linear programming problem graphically :
Minimize 𝑍 = 200𝑥 + 500𝑦 subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0,
𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10, 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≤ 24
Solution:

Double Intercept
Inequalities Equalities form
Shaded region
! $
𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10 '#
+"=1 0 + 2×0 ≥ 10 Opposite to origin side

𝑥≥0

𝑦≥0
! $
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≤ 24 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 24 + =1 3×0 + 4×0 ≤ 24 Origin side
( )
 Solve the linear programming problem graphically :
Minimize 𝑍 = 200𝑥 + 500𝑦 subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0,
𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10, 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≤ 24
Solution: 𝑌
Minimize 𝑍 = 200𝑥 + 500𝑦 𝑍 = Objective function 8

6 𝐶(0,6)
Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0 ,𝑦 ≥ 0
𝐴(0,5)
𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10 4 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 24
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≤ 24 𝐵(4,3)
Origin satisfies 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≤ 24, but does not satisfy 2
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10
𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10
𝑋
To find intercept point between 𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≤ 10 and 0 2 4 6 8 10
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≤ 24

3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 24 ⋯ (𝑖)
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10 ⋯ (𝑖𝑖)

After solving equation first and second, we get the

point is (4,3)
 Solve the linear programming problem graphically :
Minimize 𝑍 = 200𝑥 + 500𝑦 subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0,
𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10, 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≤ 24
Solution: 𝑌
Minimize 𝑍 = 200𝑥 + 500𝑦 𝑍 = Objective function 8

Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0 ,𝑦 ≥ 0 6 𝐶(0,6)

𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 10 𝐴(0,5)
4 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 24
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≤ 24
𝐵(4,3)
Plotting regions on cartesian plane . 2
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10

Vertex of feasible region Corresponding value of 𝑍 2 4 6 8 10

𝑋
0
𝐴 0,5 𝑍 = 200×0 + 500×5 = 2500
𝐵 4,3 𝑍 = 200×4 + 500×3 = 2300
𝐶(0,6) 𝑍 = 200×0 + 500×6 = 3000

So, minimum 𝑍 occurs at 𝑥 = 4 & 𝑦 = 3

Formulation of LPP

Step 1 Identify the unknowns in the given LPP. Denote them by 𝑥 & 𝑦.

Step 2 Formulate the objective function in terms of 𝑥 & 𝑦 , which is to be

maximized or minimized.

Step 3 Translate all constraints in the form of linear inequations.

Step 4 Solve these inequations simultaneously. Mark the common

area by shaded region. This is the Feasible region.
Formulation of LPP

Step 5 Find the coordinate of all the vertices of the feasible

solution.

Step 6 Find the value of Objective function at each vertex of

feasible region.

Step 7 Find the values of 𝑥 & 𝑦 for which the objective function
𝑧 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 has maximum or minimum value.
A furniture dealer deals in 2 items chairs or tables. He has Rs 5000 to
invest and a space to store 60 items. A table cost him Rs 250 and chair
Rs 50. He can sell a table at a profit of Rs 50 and a chair at a profit of Rs
15. How should he invest his money in order that he may maximize
the profit. Formulate LPP and solve graphically.

Solution:

Items Cost Profit

Table 250 50

Chair 50 15

Let 𝑥 tables and 𝑦 chairs sold.

Max 𝑧 = 50𝑥 + 15𝑦

 A merchant plans to sell two types of PCs. A desktop model and
a portable model that will cost Rs 25000 and Rs 40000
respectively. He estimated that the total monthly demand of
computers will not exceed 250 units. Determine the number of
units of each type of computers which the merchant should
stock to get maximum profit if he does not want to invest more
than Rs 70 lakhs and its profit on desktop model is Rs 4500 and
on portable model is Rs 5000. Make an LPP and solve graphically.
Solution:
Items Cost Profit

Desktop 25000 4500

Laptop 40000 5000

Max required units = 250 units 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 250

Max amount = 7000000 Rs 25000𝑥 + 40000𝑦 ≤ 7000000
Let 𝑥 desktop model & 𝑦 portable model sold.
Maxmize 𝑍 = 4500𝑥 + 5000𝑦
 A furniture dealer deals in 2 items chairs or tables. He has Rs 5000 to
invest and a space to store 60 items. A table cost him Rs 250 and chair
Rs 50. He can sell a table at a profit of Rs 50 and a chair at a profit of Rs
15. How should he invest his money in order that he may maximize
the profit. Formulate LPP and solve graphically.
Solution:

Profit Let 𝑥 tables and 𝑦 chairs sold.

Items Cost

Table 250 50 Max 𝑧 = 50𝑥 + 15𝑦

Chair 50 15

Maximum amount = 5000

Space for 60 items

Subject to constraints:

250𝑥 + 50𝑦 ≤ 5000 ⇒ 5𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 100 ⋯ (𝑖) 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 60 ⋯ (𝑖𝑖)

A furniture dealer deals in 2 items chairs or tables. He has Rs 5000 to
invest and a space to store 60 items. A table cost him Rs 250 and chair
Rs 50. He can sell a table at a profit of Rs 50 and a chair at a profit of Rs
15. How should he invest his money in order that he may maximize
the profit. Formulate LPP and solve graphically.
Solution:
𝑌
Max 𝑧 = 50𝑥 + 15𝑦 120

Subject to constraints: 100

80
𝑥 ≥ 0 , 𝑦 ≥ 0 → Non – negative constraints
60 𝐶(0,60)
5𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 100 40
𝑥 𝑦 20
𝐴(20,0)
⇒ + ≤1
20 100 0 𝑋
20 40 60 80 100 120
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 60 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 60
5𝑥 + 𝑦 = 100
𝑥 𝑦
⇒ + ≤1
60 60
Origin satisfies 5𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 100 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 60
A furniture dealer deals in 2 items chairs or tables. He has Rs 5000 to
invest and a space to store 60 items. A table cost him Rs 250 and chair
Rs 50. He can sell a table at a profit of Rs 50 and a chair at a profit of Rs
15. How should he invest his money in order that he may maximize
the profit. Formulate LPP and solve graphically.
Solution:
𝑌
Max 𝑧 = 50𝑥 + 15𝑦 120
100
Subject to constraints: 5𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 100 ⋯ (𝑖)
80
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 60 ⋯ (𝑖𝑖)
60 𝐶(0,60)
To find intercept point between 40
5𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 100 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 60 20
𝐴(20,0)
5𝑥 + 𝑦 = 100 ⋯ (𝑖) 0 𝑋
20 40 60 80 100 120
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 60
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 60 ⋯ (𝑖𝑖) 5𝑥 + 𝑦 = 100

After solving equation first and second,

we get the point is (10,50)
A furniture dealer deals in 2 items chairs or tables. He has Rs 5000 to
invest and a space to store 60 items. A table cost him Rs 250 and chair
Rs 50. He can sell a table at a profit of Rs 50 and a chair at a profit of Rs
15. How should he invest his money in order that he may maximize
the profit. Formulate LPP and solve graphically.
Solution:
Max 𝑧 = 50𝑥 + 15𝑦

Points Co-ordinates Value of 𝑧

𝑂 0,0 𝑧 = 50×0 + 15×0 = 0

𝐴 20,0 1000

𝐵 (10,50) 1250

𝐶 (0,60) 900

10 tables & 50 chairs sell to get maximum profit of Rs 1250

A merchant plans to sell two types of PCs. A desktop model and a portable
model that will cost Rs 25000 and Rs 40000 respectively. He estimated that
the total monthly demand of computers will not exceed 250 units. Determine
the number of units of each type of computers which the merchant should
stock to get maximum profit if he does not want to invest more than Rs 70
lakhs and its profit on desktop model is Rs 4500 and on portable model is Rs
5000. Make an LPP and solve graphically.
A merchant plans to sell two types of PCs. A desktop model and a portable
model that will cost Rs 25000 and Rs 40000 respectively. He estimated that
the total monthly demand of computers will not exceed 250 units. Determine
the number of units of each type of computers which the merchant should
stock to get maximum profit if he does not want to invest more than Rs 70
lakhs and its profit on desktop model is Rs 4500 and on portable model is Rs
5000. Make an LPP and solve graphically.

Solution:

Items Cost Profit

Desktop 25000 4500

Laptop 40000 5000
 A merchant plans to sell two types of PCs. A desktop model and a portable
model that will cost Rs 25000 and Rs 40000 respectively. He estimated that
the total monthly demand of computers will not exceed 250 units. Determine
the number of units of each type of computers which the merchant should
stock to get maximum profit if he does not want to invest more than Rs 70
lakhs and its profit on desktop model is Rs 4500 and on portable model is Rs
5000. Make an LPP and solve graphically.

Solution:

Items Cost Profit

Desktop 25000 4500

Laptop 40000 5000

Max required units = 250 units

Max amount = 7000000 Rs
Let 𝑥 desktop model & 𝑦 portable model sold.
Maxmize 𝑍 = 4500𝑥 + 5000𝑦
 A merchant plans to sell two types of PCs. A desktop model and a portable
model that will cost Rs 25000 and Rs 40000 respectively. He estimated that
the total monthly demand of computers will not exceed 250 units. Determine
the number of units of each type of computers which the merchant should
stock to get maximum profit if he does not want to invest more than Rs 70
lakhs and its profit on desktop model is Rs 4500 and on portable model is Rs
5000. Make an LPP and solve graphically.

Solution:

Maxmize 𝑍 = 4500𝑥 + 5000𝑦

Subject to constraints : 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0

25000𝑥 + 40000𝑦 ≤ 7000000

⇒ 25𝑥 + 40𝑦 ≤ 7000

𝑥 𝑦
⇒ 5𝑥 + 8𝑦 ≤ 1400 ⇒ + ≤ 1 … (𝑖)
280 175

𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 250 … (𝑖𝑖)
 A merchant plans to sell two types of PCs. A desktop model and a portable
model that will cost Rs 25000 and Rs 40000 respectively. He estimated that
the total monthly demand of computers will not exceed 250 units. Determine
the number of units of each type of computers which the merchant should
stock to get maximum profit if he does not want to invest more than Rs 70
lakhs and its profit on desktop model is Rs 4500 and on portable model is Rs
5000. Make an LPP and solve graphically.

Solution: 𝑌
300
Maxmize 𝑍 = 4500𝑥 + 5000𝑦 5𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 1400 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 250
250

200
Subject to constraints : 𝐶(0,175)
150
! $
5𝑥 + 8𝑦 ≤ 1400 + ≤1 100
*(# '+"
! $ 𝐵
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 250 + ≤1 50
*"# *"# 𝑂(0,0) 𝐴 250, 0
𝑋
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0

Origin satisfies both

5𝑥 + 8𝑦 ≤ 1400 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 250
 A merchant plans to sell two types of PCs. A desktop model and a portable
model that will cost Rs 25000 and Rs 40000 respectively. He estimated that
the total monthly demand of computers will not exceed 250 units. Determine
the number of units of each type of computers which the merchant should
stock to get maximum profit if he does not want to invest more than Rs 70
lakhs and its profit on desktop model is Rs 4500 and on portable model is Rs
5000. Make an LPP and solve graphically.

Solution: 𝑌

Maxmize 𝑍 = 4500𝑥 + 5000𝑦 300

5𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 1400 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 250
250
To find intercept point between
5𝑥 + 8𝑦 ≤ 1400 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 250 200
𝐶(0,175)
5𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 1400 ⋯ (𝑖) 150

100
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 250 ⋯ (𝑖𝑖)
𝐵
50
From 𝑖 − 5× 𝑖𝑖 we get: 𝑂(0,0) 𝐴 250, 0
𝑋
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
3𝑦 = 1400 − 1250
⇒ 3𝑦 = 150 ⇒ 𝑦 = 50
Putting 𝑦 = 50 in 𝑖𝑖 we get 𝑥 = 200 Hence, 𝐵 is 200, 50
 A merchant plans to sell two types of PCs. A desktop model and a portable
model that will cost Rs 25000 and Rs 40000 respectively. He estimated that
the total monthly demand of computers will not exceed 250 units. Determine
the number of units of each type of computers which the merchant should
stock to get maximum profit if he does not want to invest more than Rs 70
lakhs and its profit on desktop model is Rs 4500 and on portable model is Rs
5000. Make an LPP and solve graphically.

Solution: 𝑌

Maxmize 𝑍 = 4500𝑥 + 5000𝑦 300

5𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 1400 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 250
250
Vertex of feasible region Corresponding value of 𝑍 200
𝐶(0,175)
𝑂 0, 0 0 150

100
𝐴 250, 0 1125000
𝐵
50
𝐵(200, 50) 1150000 𝑂(0,0) 𝐴 250, 0
𝑋
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
𝐶(0,175) 875000

200 units of desktop and 50 units of portable model

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