Math Problem Statement

A transport firm is planning to purchase new buses. The budget allocated for this purpose is Rs.50 million two types of buses are to purchase, one Rs.300,000 each and the other Rs.500,000 each. If x equals the number of type I buses and y the number of type two buses. Required function is:

Solution

To model the problem mathematically, we aim to create a linear equation that represents the total cost of purchasing the buses while respecting the given budget. The equation can be derived as follows:

  1. Let xx represent the number of type I buses (costing Rs. 300,000 each).
  2. Let yy represent the number of type II buses (costing Rs. 500,000 each).
  3. The total cost of purchasing these buses is given by: 300,000x+500,000y300,000x + 500,000y
  4. The budget allocated for this purchase is Rs. 50 million, which we write as 50,000,000.

Required function:

The required function representing the total cost in terms of xx and yy is: 300,000x+500,000y50,000,000300,000x + 500,000y \leq 50,000,000

Alternatively, this can be simplified by dividing through by 1,000 to make the equation more manageable: 300x+500y50,000300x + 500y \leq 50,000

This is the budget constraint function for the problem.


If additional information is needed (e.g., maximizing the number of buses, constraints on xx and yy, etc.), further equations or inequalities can be added.


Would you like to:

  1. Explore a graphical representation of the function?
  2. Solve for xx and yy under specific conditions?
  3. Formulate additional constraints for xx and yy?
  4. Maximize the number of buses within the budget?
  5. Analyze feasible solutions for integers only?

Tip: Breaking large numbers into smaller scales (e.g., dividing by 1,000) simplifies calculations and visualization.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Inequalities
Budget Constraints

Formulas

300x + 500y ≤ 50,000
300,000x + 500,000y ≤ 50,000,000

Theorems

Linear Inequality Principles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12