Math Problem Statement
a package delievery service has a truck that can hold 4200 pounds of cargo and has a capacity of 480 cubit feet. the service handles two types of packages. small, which can weigh up to 25 lbs and no more than 3 cubic feet each. and large which are at most 50 pounds each and are up to 5 cubic feet each. the delievery service charges $5 for each small package and $8 for each lage package. find the number of each type of package that should be placed ona truck to maximize revenue
Solution
We can solve this problem using linear programming. Let's define the variables:
- Let represent the number of small packages.
- Let represent the number of large packages.
Constraints:
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Weight Constraint: The total weight of the packages cannot exceed the truck's capacity of 4200 pounds.
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Volume Constraint: The total volume of the packages cannot exceed the truck's capacity of 480 cubic feet.
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Non-Negativity Constraints: The number of packages must be non-negative:
Objective Function:
We want to maximize the revenue, which is given by: Where represents the revenue from small packages, and represents the revenue from large packages.
Problem Summary:
Maximize
Subject to:
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Programming
Optimization
Algebra
Formulas
Weight Constraint: 25x + 50y ≤ 4200
Volume Constraint: 3x + 5y ≤ 480
Objective Function (Maximize Revenue): R = 5x + 8y
Theorems
Simplex Method (for solving linear programming problems)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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