Question

Which ordered pair maximizes the objective function p=3x+8y

(0,0)
(2,7)
(5,6)
(8,1)

Answer 1

P(5,6) = 63

Explanation:

Test each point to see which ordered pair maximizes the objective function:

(0,0): p = 3(0) + 8(0) = 0

(2,7): p = 3(2) + 8(7) = 6 + 56 = 62

(5,6): p = 3(5) + 8(6) = 15 + 48 = 63

(8,1): p = 3(8) + 8(1) = 24 + 8 = 32

Hence, (5,6) is the ordered pair that maximizes the objective function.