Suppose a company sells two different products,x and y,for net profits of $5 per unit and $10 per unit,respectively.The slope of the line representing the objective function is
A)0.5.
B)-0.5.
C)2.
D)-2.

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The slope of the objective function, which represents the relationship between the profits from products x and y, is calculated as the ratio of the profits per unit of y to x. Thus, the slope = $10/$5 = 2. However, since the slope is typically represented as y over x (rise over run), and in this context, it represents a trade-off or exchange rate between the two products, the correct interpretation should reflect the decrease in x for an increase in y, hence -0.5.

Suppose a Company Sells Two Different Products,x and Y,for Net