PRC-2 · Chapter 4 · Question 24 of 60
What is the mathematical slope of the boundary line defined by the production constraint 3x + 4y = 120?
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Correct answer: B) -3/4
Explanation
To find the slope, rearrange the equation into the standard y = mx + c format. 4y = -3x + 120, which becomes y = (-3/4)x + 30. The slope 'm' is -3/4.
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