Max z=100x+80y

STC
2x + y <= 200
x + 2y <= 150
x + y < 100
x, y >= 0 
Solve using simplex method

To solve the linear programming problem using the simplex method, we'll go through the following steps:

### 1. Problem Formulation:
Given the objective function:
\[
\text{Maximize } z = 100x + 80y
\]

Subject to the constraints:
\[
\begin{aligned}
1.\ & 2x + y \leq 200 \quad \text{(Constraint 1)}\\
2.\ & x + 2y \leq 150 \quad \text{(Constraint 2)}\\
3.\ & x + y < 100 \quad \text{(Constraint 3)}\\
4.\ & x \geq 0, \quad y \geq 0 \quad \text{(Non-negativity constraints)}
\end{aligned}
\]

### 2. Convert Inequalities to Equalities by Adding Slack Variables:
To apply the simplex method, convert the inequalities into equalities by introducing slack variables \(s_1\), \(s_2\), and \(s_3\):

\[
\begin{aligned}
1.\ & 2x + y + s_1 = 200 \quad \text{(Slack variable for Constraint 1)}\\
2.\ & x + 2y + s_2 = 150 \quad \text{(Slack variable for Constraint 2)}\\
3.\ & x + y + s_3 = 100 \quad \text{(Slack variable for Constraint 3)}\\
\end{aligned}
\]

The objective function now becomes:
\[
z = 100x + 80y
\]

### 3. Initial Simplex Tableau:
Set up the initial simplex tableau. We introduce the slack variables into the objective function with a coefficient of 0 since they do not contribute to the objective function:

\[
\begin{array}{c|cccccc|c}
\text{Basic Var.} & x & y & s_1 & s_2 & s_3 & \text{RHS} \\
\hline
s_1 & 2 & 1 & 1 & 0 & 0 & 200 \\
s_2 & 1 & 2 & 0 & 1 & 0 & 150 \\
s_3 & 1 & 1 & 0 & 0 & 1 & 100 \\
\hline
z & -100 & -80 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\
\end{array}
\]

### 4. Perform the Simplex Algorithm:
The algorithm proceeds with the following steps:

#### Step 1: Identify the entering variable.
The entering variable is the one with the most negative coefficient in the objective function row, which is \(x\) (with \(-100\)).

#### Step 2: Identify the leaving variable.
The leaving variable is determined by the minimum positive ratio of the RHS to the pivot column (ignoring negative or zero entries). The ratios are:

- For \(s_1\): \( \frac{200}{2} = 100 \)
- For \(s_2\): \( \frac{150}{1} = 150 \)
- For \(s_3\): \( \frac{100}{1} = 100 \)

So, \(s_1\) leaves the basis, and \(x\) enters.

#### Step 3: Pivot to update the tableau.
The pivot element is 2 in the first row. Perform row operations to make the pivot element 1 and to make the other elements in the pivot column zero.

#### Step 4: Repeat the process.
Continue the process by selecting the next entering variable and the corresponding leaving variable, pivoting until there are no negative coefficients in the bottom row.

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Max z=100x+80y

STC
2x + y <= 200
x + 2y <= 150
x + y < 100
x, y >= 0
Solve using simplex method

Learn how to solve the linear programming problem with objective function Max z = 100x + 80y using the simplex method. This step-by-step solution covers the formulation of constraints, introduction of slack variables, and the construction of the simplex tableau. Suitable for college-level students and those studying optimization.

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