Mathematical Programming II

In summary, the conversation discusses the profits made by factories A, B, and C when selling one unit of material to dealers L, M, N, and P. The output of each factory and demand from each dealer are given, and the goal is to find an allocation that maximizes profits. The suggested approach is to use a transportation algorithm such as the North West Corner Rule or the Minimum Cost Method.
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The table below records the profits that are made when one unit of material is sold by factories A,B, C to dealers L,M,N, P. The output of each factory and demand from each dealer are given in brackets
( A,B,C ) -> L(30) M(30) N(30) P(45)
A(100) -> 25 30 20 20
B(20) -> 30 25 15 10
C(15) -> 10 35 5 30

Find the allocation which maximises the profits for the factories.
(Hint: this is similar to a transportation problem . You need to decide which inequalities should be reversed.)
 
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grandy said:
The table below records the profits that are made when one unit of material is sold by factories A,B, C to dealers L,M,N, P. The output of each factory and demand from each dealer are given in brackets
( A,B,C ) -> L(30) M(30) N(30) P(45)
A(100) -> 25 30 20 20
B(20) -> 30 25 15 10
C(15) -> 10 35 5 30

Find the allocation which maximises the profits for the factories.
(Hint: this is similar to a transportation problem . You need to decide which inequalities should be reversed.)

Hi grandy, :)

You have to subtract each element in the table from the largest element of the table and apply a transportation algorithm such as the North West Corner Rule or the Minimum Cost Method. The following article will give you a good description about each of the transportation algorithms.

http://homes.ieu.edu.tr/~ykazancoglu/BA228/Transportation.pdf

You can check your solution >>here<<.

Kind Regards,
Sudharaka.
 

1. What is Mathematical Programming II?

Mathematical Programming II is a subfield of operations research that uses mathematical models and algorithms to solve optimization problems. It involves the use of mathematical techniques and computer programs to make optimal decisions in planning and resource allocation.

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