In linear programming, statements such as "the blend must consist of at least 10% of ingredient A, at least 30% of ingredient B, and no more than 50% of ingredient C" cannot be made into valid constraints because the percentages do not add up to 100 percent.

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The given statement can be made into valid constraints by setting the sum of all ingredients' percentages to 100%. For example, the constraint can be written as "0.1A + 0.3B + 0.5C ≤ 1," where A, B, and C represent the proportions of ingredients in the blend.

In Linear Programming, Statements Such as "The Blend Must Consist