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In an LPP, the feasible region represented by the set off constraints 2x+3y182x + 3y \leq 18, x+y10x + y \leq 10, x0x \geq 0, y0y \geq 0 is

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Solution

Correct Option: 1

The feasible region must satisfy ALL four constraints simultaneously.

Each constraint represents:

2x+3y182x + 3y \leq 18 - points below or on the line 2x+3y=182x + 3y = 18

x+y10x + y \leq 10 - points below or on the line x+y=10x + y = 10

x0x \geq 0 - points on or to the right of the y-axis

y0y \geq 0 - points on or above the x-axis


For line 2x+3y=182x + 3y = 18:

When x=0x = 0:

3y=183y = 18

y=6y = 6

Point: (0,6)(0, 6)

When y=0y = 0:

2x=182x = 18

x=9x = 9

Point: (9,0)(9, 0)


For line x+y=10x + y = 10:

When x=0x = 0:

y=10y = 10

Point: (0,10)(0, 10)

When y=0y = 0:

x=10x = 10

Point: (10,0)(10, 0)


Comparing the intercepts:

Line 2x+3y=182x + 3y = 18 cuts y-axis at 66 (lower)

Line x+y=10x + y = 10 cuts y-axis at 1010 (higher)

Line 2x+3y=182x + 3y = 18 cuts x-axis at 99 (lower)

Line x+y=10x + y = 10 cuts x-axis at 1010 (higher)

Line 2x+3y=182x + 3y = 18 is more restrictive and creates a smaller region closer to the origin.


The feasible region satisfying all constraints:

Located in the first quadrant due to x0,y0x \geq 0, y \geq 0

Bounded by the line 2x+3y=182x + 3y = 18

Vertices: (0,0)(0, 0), (9,0)(9, 0), and (0,6)(0, 6)

This triangular region is Region A.


Region B or C violate the constraint 2x+3y182x + 3y \leq 18

Region A ∪ B includes points that don't satisfy all constraints

Therefore, the feasible region is Region A.

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