Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem describes a situation where a farmer wants to plant two types of crops: chili peppers (cabai) and tomatoes (tomat). The farmer has 10,000 m² of land and specific amounts of fertilizers A and B for each type of plant.
Problem Breakdown:
- Land area: 10,000 m² total
- Fertilizer requirements for chili (cabai):
- Fertilizer A: 2 kg/m²
- Fertilizer B: 1 kg/m²
- Fertilizer requirements for tomatoes (tomat):
- Fertilizer A: 1 kg/m²
- Fertilizer B: 2 kg/m²
- Total fertilizer available:
- Fertilizer A: 18,000 kg
- Fertilizer B: 16,000 kg
1. Mathematical Model:
Let:
- = the area (in m²) planted with chili
- = the area (in m²) planted with tomatoes
The total land available is 10,000 m², so:
For the fertilizer constraints:
- Fertilizer A: The total fertilizer A required is given by , and the available amount is 18,000 kg. Thus:
- Fertilizer B: The total fertilizer B required is given by , and the available amount is 16,000 kg. Thus:
2. Maximum Area to Plant:
We need to solve these inequalities to find the maximum area of land that can be planted with chili and tomatoes, using all available fertilizer.
The system of inequalities is:
We can solve this system graphically or using linear programming to maximize the land used, subject to these constraints. Let me know if you'd like me to solve this step-by-step!
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Related Questions:
- How would the solution change if the available fertilizer B was reduced to 15,000 kg?
- What happens if the farmer decides to prioritize planting tomatoes over chili?
- How much fertilizer would be required if the entire 10,000 m² was used to plant only chili?
- How much land would be left unused if the farmer used all available fertilizers but didn’t reach the 10,000 m²?
- How could the farmer adjust the proportions of chili and tomato planting to use the least amount of fertilizer?
Tip:
When modeling real-world problems, identifying the correct constraints and translating them into mathematical inequalities is key to finding optimal solutions.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Programming
Systems of Inequalities
Formulas
x + y ≤ 10,000
2x + y ≤ 18,000
x + 2y ≤ 16,000
Theorems
Linear Inequality Solutions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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