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The corner points of the feasible region determined by the system of linear constraints are (0, 10), (5, 5), (15, 15), (0, 20). Let Z=ax+byZ = ax + by, where a, b > 0. Condition on a and b so that the maximizing value of Z occurs at both the points (15, 15) and (0, 20) is:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

If maximum occurs at both (15,15)(15, 15) and (0,20)(0, 20), the Z values must be equal. Z(15,15)=15a+15bZ(15, 15) = 15a + 15b and Z(0,20)=20bZ(0, 20) = 20b. Equating: 15a+15b=20b15a + 15b = 20b, so 15a=5b15a = 5b, giving b=3ab = 3a.

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