What is the objective function?

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The following information relates to Questions 10-11:

The production planner for Rienzo, Inc. produces two chemicals: Alpha (A) and Delta (D). Two of his resources are constrained: Jaya, of which he can get at most 8,400 litres per week; and Sanga, of which he can get at most 4,600 litres per week. Each unit of Alpha chemical requires 16 litres of Jaya and 7 litres of Sanga, while a unit of Delta chemical uses 8 litres of each type of raw material. Profits for the Alpha blend are £3.00 per unit, and profits for the Delta blend are £5.00 per unit.

Question 10

What is the objective function? 

 

A

£1 A + £5 D = Z

 

B

£8 A + £16 D = Z

 

C

I do not wish to answer this question.

 

D

£3 A + £5 D = Z

 

E

£16 A + £8 D = Z

 

F

£7 A + £8 D = Z

 

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