PRC-2 · Chapter 4 · Question 25 of 60
For the raw material constraint 5x + 2y ≤ 200, what is the maximum number of product 'x' that can be produced if zero units of 'y' are produced?
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Correct answer: A) 40
Explanation
To find the maximum x-value (the x-intercept), set y to 0. The inequality becomes 5x ≤ 200. Dividing both sides by 5 yields x ≤ 40.
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