Why were the ratios disregarded when forming the model.
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I came across this question in a textbook and I dont fully understand why they omitted one of the conditons when they were forming the model for the LPP. A manufacturer produces three models I, II and III of a certain product. He uses two types of raw materials (A and B) of which 5000 and 8000 units respectively are available. Raw material of type A requires 3, 4 and 6 units of each model. Whereas type B requires 6, 4 and 8 of model I, II and III respectively. The labour time of each unit of model I is twice that of model II and three times of model III. The entire labour force of the factory can produce equivalent of 3000 units of model I. A market survey indicates that the minimum demand of three models is 600, 400 and 350 units respectively. However, the ratios of number of units produced ...
