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Formulation of a Linear
Let consider “xs1” and “xs2” be the number of pounds of silicon used in fertilizer 1 and fertilizer 2.
Let “xn1” and “xn2” be the number of pounds of nitrogen used in fertilizer 1 and fertilizer 2.
The objective is to maximize the profits of Bullco.
Therefore, the objective function is,
Maximum
Constraint 1:
At most, 100lb of silicon can be purchased.
Amount of silicon used to produce fertilizer 1 and 2
Constraint 2:
At most, 80lb of nitrogen can be purchased
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