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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2023

For Z = 3x + 4y, subject to the constraints \(x+y \leq 5, x \geq 0, y \geq 0\), the shaded region shown in the figure as OAB is bounded and the coordinates of the corner points O, A, B are (0, 0), (5, 0) and (0, 5) respectively. The maximum value of Z is:
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  1. A 0
  2. B 10
  3. C 15
  4. D 20
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Correct Answer

(D) 20

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Detailed explanation

At O(0, 0): \(Z = 3(0) + 4(0) = 0\) At A(5, 0): \(Z = 3(5) + 4(0) = 15\) At B(0, 5): \(Z = 3(0) + 4(5) = 20\) Maximum value of Z is 20.