11. Reshma wishes to mix two types of food P and Q in such a way that the vitamin contents of the mixture contain at least 8 units of vitamin A and 11 units of vitamin B. Food P costs ?. 60/kg and Food Q costs ?. 80/kg. Food P contains 3 units/kg of vitamin A and 5 units/kg of vitamin B while Food Q contains 4 units/kg of vitamin A and 2 units/kg of vitamin B. Determine the minimum cost of the mixture.
11. Reshma wishes to mix two types of food P and Q in such a way that the vitamin contents of the mixture contain at least 8 units of vitamin A and 11 units of vitamin B. Food P costs ?. 60/kg and Food Q costs ?. 80/kg. Food P contains 3 units/kg of vitamin A and 5 units/kg of vitamin B while Food Q contains 4 units/kg of vitamin A and 2 units/kg of vitamin B. Determine the minimum cost of the mixture.
Let the mixture contain x kg of food P and y kg of food Q. Therefore, x ≥ 0 and y ≥ 0
The given information can be compiled in a table as follows.
| Vitamin A (units/kg) | Vitamin B (units/kg) | Cost (Rs/kg) |
Food P | 3 | 5 | 60 |
Food Q | 4 | 2 | 80 |
Requirement (units/kg) | 8 | 11 |
|
The mixture must contain at least 8 units of vitamin A and 11 units of vitamin B. Therefore, the constraints are
Total cost, Z, of purchasing food is,
The m
Similar Questions for you
= -8 (-3 + k)
For inconsistent
. (ii)
by using property
Adding (i) and (ii) we get 2l =
Given 2x + y – z = 3 . (i)
x – y – z = α . (ii)
3x + 3y + βz = 3 . (iii)
(i) x 2 – (ii) – (iii) – (1 + β) z = 3 - α
For infinite solution 1 + β
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else.
On Shiksha, get access to
Learn more about...

Maths Ncert Solutions class 12th 2026
View Exam DetailsMost viewed information
SummaryDidn't find the answer you were looking for?
Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics
Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts
Have a question related to your career & education?
See what others like you are asking & answering