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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2023

The maximum value of \(Z=3 x+4 y\) subject to the constraints: \(x+y \leq 1, x \geq 0, y \geq 0\) is:

  1. A 4
  2. B 3
  3. C 2
  4. D 5
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Correct Answer

(A) 4

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Detailed explanation

Vertices: \( (0,0), (1,0), (0,1) \) \( Z(0,0) = 3(0) + 4(0) = 0 \) \( Z(1,0) = 3(1) + 4(0) = 3 \) \( Z(0,1) = 3(0) + 4(1) = 4 \) Maximum value: \( 4 \)