A linear programming problem where the objective is to find the best mix of ingredients for a product to meet certain specifications is called:
A)a resource-allocation problem
B)a blending problem
C)a cost-benefit tradeoff problem
D)a mixture problem
E)None of the above

Question

A linear programming problem where the objective is to find the best mix of ingredients for a product to meet certain specifications is called:
A)a resource-allocation problem 
B)a blending problem 
C)a cost-benefit tradeoff problem 
D)a mixture problem 
E)None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A blending problem involves determining the best combination of ingredients to meet certain specifications, such as a minimum or maximum content of certain nutrients or a specific taste or texture. Linear programming can be used to optimize the proportions of each ingredient to achieve the desired result while minimizing costs or maximizing profits. Therefore, the best choice is B) a blending problem.

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