Question 2
EasyOriginal questionA diet must give at least 40 units of vitamin A. Food P ( kg) gives 5 units per kg and food Q ( kg) gives 2 units per kg. Which constraint expresses this?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Write each resource as (amount used per unit) × (number of units), added over the products.
'At most' or 'available' gives ≤, 'at least' or 'must give' gives ≥; a profit is maximised and a cost minimised.
- Concept
- A constraint from a requirement
- Typical timeTypical
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