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If the minimum value of the objective function Z=ax+byZ = ax + by of an LPP occurs at two points (3,5)(3, 5) and (5,3)(5, 3), then

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✅ Correct Option: 3

The objective function is Z=ax+byZ = ax + by, and the minimum value occurs at two points: (3,5)(3, 5) and (5,3)(5, 3).

When the minimum value occurs at two different points, the objective function must have the same value at both points.


At point (3,5)(3, 5):

Z=a(3)+b(5)Z = a(3) + b(5)

Z=3a+5bZ = 3a + 5b


At point (5,3)(5, 3):

Z=a(5)+b(3)Z = a(5) + b(3)

Z=5a+3bZ = 5a + 3b


Since both points give the minimum value:

3a+5b=5a+3b3a + 5b = 5a + 3b

3a−5a=3b−5b3a - 5a = 3b - 5b

−2a=−2b-2a = -2b

a=ba = b


Therefore, a=ba = b.

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