The Total solution for NCERT class 6-12
Afarmer mixes two brands P and Q of cattle feed. Brand P, costing Rs. 250per bag, contains 3 units of nutritional element A, 2.5 units of element B and2 units of element C. Brand Q costing Rs. 200 per bag contains 1.5 unit ofnutritional element A, 11.25 units of element B, and 3 units of element C. Theminimum requirements of nutrients A, B and C are 18 units, 45 units and 24units respectively. Determine the number of bags of each brand which should bemixed in order to produce a mixture having a minimum cost per bag? What is theminimum cost of the mixture pre bag?