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Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Mine Management Questions and Answers Series (2)


Question 1                                                         
Solve the following using graphical method.      
 
i). Maximize Z = 3x1 + 4x2                           soln:       
Subject to:          x1 ≤ 350                                when x1=0, x2 ≤ 400
                x2 <=250                                             
                x1 + x2 <=400                    
                x1, x2>=0                                            
When plotting these inequalities on graph paper, we obtained the following solutions. As  the objective function was drawn and moved away from the origin, it approached x1=150 and x2=250. Therefore, the optimal solution is (150,250).

so the maximum value is:                            
Z = 3*150 + 4*250 = 1450                             

ii). Maximize  Z = 4x1 + x2`            1)  let  x1 = 0, x2 <=2.5
subject to :  x1 + 2x2 <= 5             x2 = 0, x1 <= 5   
                3x1 + 2x2 <= 9    2). Let x1 =0, x2 <= 4.5
                x1,x2 >= 0                            x2 = 0, x1 <= 3   
                                                               
By plotting the above values on the graph and drawing objective function and by moving it away from the origin, the optimal solution that this linear curve approached is: (3,0)
X1 = 3, X2 = 0.                                   
So the maximum value is, Z = 4*3 + 0  = 12           
                                                               
iii). Minimize Z = x1 - x2 Working:             
Subject to : x1 - 2x2 ≤ 3                  1) Let x1 = 0, x2 >= -1.5
                x1 - 4x2 <= 5       x2 = 0, x1 <= 3   
                x1,x2 >= 0                            2). Let x1 = 0,  x2 >= - 1.25
                                                x2 = 0, x1 <= 5   
                                                               
These inequalities were plotted and as the objective linear curve was drawn and moved towards the origin, the optimal point it approached was (0,0). Actually this is the origin. Therefore, the minimum value is: Z = 0 

iv). Maximize   Z  =  400x1 + 200x2                             working:
Subject to: x1 + x2 = 30                                  1). Let x1 = 0, x2 = 30
                2x1 + 8x2 >=80                  x2 = 0, x1 = 30
                x1  <= 20                                              2). Let  x1 = 0 , x2 >=10
                x1,x2 >= 0                                            x2=0, x1 >=40
                                                               
Upon plotting the inequalities on the graph paper, there were two possible solutions to this problem but the most acceptable optimal solution is: (20,10).
x1 = 20,  x2 =  10                                               
Thus, the maximum value is; Z = 400*20 + 200*10  =  10 000

                                                               
v). Minimize   Z = 400x1 + 200x2                 working:
Subject to: x1 + x2 = 30                                  1). Let  x1 = 0, x2 = 0
                2x1 + 8x2 >=80                  x2 = 0, x1 = 30
                x1  <= 20                                              2). Let  x1 = 0 , x2 >=10
                X1, x2 >= 0                                          x2=0, x1 >=40
                                                               
From the outer space and drawing objective linear curve towards the origin, the point which the curve reached was (0,10), thus  x1 = 0 & x2 = 10
Thus, the minimum value is:                      
Z = 200*10 = 2000                                            


Question 2                                                       
                                             
Product
BoP
HE
Constraints
Labor(hrs)
4
3
30
Timber(m3)
2
8
80
                                                               
1. Objective function:                                   
                profit from Bop + profit from HE              
Z =          K400/BoP  + K200/HE      Let x1 = BoP,  x2 = HE
                Z = 400x1  + 200x2                           
                                                               
2. The key resources are time and special timber.
a). Time: 4hrs/BoP  + 3hrs/HE <= (restricted to 30 hrs/month)
i.e. 4x1  + 3x2  <= 30hrs                                 
                                                               
b). Timber: 2m3/BoP  + 8m3/HE <= (restricted to 80m3/month)
i.e.  2x1 + 8x2 <=  80                                       
                                                               
LP Model:                                                            working
Maximize Z  = 400x1  + 200x2                      1). Let x1 = 0 , x2 <= 10
Subject to:          4x1 + 3x2 <= 30                 x2=0, x1 <= 7.5
                2x1  + 8x2  <= 80                               2). Let x1 =0,  x2 <= 10
                x1  <= 20                                              x2=0, x1 <= 40
                x1,x2 >= 0                                           
                                                               
In order to satisfy the above conditions to reach the optimum solution, there was a linear objective curve drawn and moved away from the origin. As such, the curve approached (7.5, 0). So this is the
optimum solution, x1 = 7.5 & x2 = 0        
Hence, the maximum profit is:   Z = 400*7.5  =  K3000


Using Excel Solver.

Question 2.

BoP x1
HE x2
Profit
Limit
Decision variables
7.5
0
Objective function
400
200
3000
A
4
3
30
<=
30
B
2
8
15
<=
80

Sensitivity Report


 Adjustable Cells







Final
Reduced
Objective
Allowable
Allowable
Cell
Name
Value
Cost
Coefficient
Increase
Decrease
$B$2
Decision variables x1
7.5
0
400
1E+30
133.3333333
$C$2
Decision variables x2
0
-100
200
100
1E+30


Constraints 







Final
Shadow
Constraint
Allowable
Allowable
Cell
Name
Value
Price
R.H. Side
Increase
Decrease
$D$4
A Profit
30
100
30
130
30
$D$5
B Profit
15
0
80
1E+30
65

Answer Report


Target Cell (Max)


Cell
Name
Original Value
Final Value


$D$3
Objective function Profit
0
3000

Adjustable Cells


Cell
Name
Original Value
Final Value


$B$2
Decision variables x1
0
7.5
$C$2
Decision variables x2
0
0

Constraints




Cell
Name
Cell Value
Formula
Status
Slack
$D$4
A Profit
30
$D$4<=$F$4
Binding
0
$D$5
B Profit
15
$D$5<=$F$5
Not Binding
65

There are three parts to the answer report. (1). Target cell, 2). Adjustable cell and constraint
 cell. The optimal value is given in the final value column of the target cell.
The amount of slack for each constraints which means there is a flexibility existing when
removing one labor will affect the production. the sensitivity report shown above  contain
relevant information concerning the effect of changes to objective function coefficient.
adjustable cells section include the reduced cost and ranges of optimality for the objective
function coefficient. The constraint section gives the shadow prices and ranges of feasibility
for right hand side values(allowable increases or decreases)                         


Question3

Product
Copper
Gold
Constraints
Labor (hrs)
3
4
240
Ore (tons)
2
1
1000*T

1. objective function:

profit from copper  + profit from gold
Z = $1000/ton Cu  + $1500/ ton Au
Let x1 = copper
Z = $1000x1  + $1500x2
x2=gold


2. Key resources are tonnes of ore and time.

a). Time:
3hrs/Cu   + 4hrs/Au  <= (restricted to 240hrs/week)

i.e. 2x1  + 4x2 <=240 hrs

b). Ore:
2ton/Cu  +  1ton/Au <= (restricted to 1000*T tons/week)
i.e. 2x1  + x2 <=1000*T tons


3. Market condition, production at two given conditions.

a). X1 + x2 <= 700
b). X1 -  x2 < = 350


LP Models
Maximize   Z  = 1000x1+1500x2
Working.
subject to:
3x1 + 4x2 <= 240
1) x1 <= 80, x2<=60
2x1 + x2 <= 1000*T
2) x1 <=500*T,  x2 <= 1000*T
x1 + x2  = 700
3)x1 <=700,  x2  <= 700
x1 - x2 <= 350
4) x1 <= 350, x2 >= -350
x1,x2>=0

By  plotting these inequalities on the graph paper and drawing the linear objective curve and moving
towards the origin, the optimal solution that this curve approached was such that it satisfy the above
given conditions. So the optimal solution is: (80, 0).
x1 = 80 & x2 = 0                                
                                               
Thus, the maximum profit is:  Z = 1000*80 = $80 000.


Using the Excel Solver:
copper x1
gold x2
Profit
Limit
Decision variables
80
0
Objective function
1,000
1500
80000
Labor   (hrs)
3
4
240
<=
240
Ore (tonnes)
2
1
160
<=
1,000,000
total production
1
1
80
<=
700
Mix  production
1
-1
80
<=
350
                                           
Answer Report                       
Solver Options                                               
            Max Time 100 sec,  Iterations 100, Precision 0.000001        
            Max Subproblems Unlimited, Max Integer Sols Unlimited, Integer Tolerance 1%.

Objective Cell (Max)

Cell
Name
Original Value
Final Value


$D$3

0
240


Variable Cells


Cell
Name
Original Value
Final Value
Integer

$B$1

0
80
Contin
$C$1

0
0
Contin
Constraints
Cell
Name
Cell Value
Formula
Status
Slack
$D$3

240
$D$3<=$F$3
Binding
0
$D$4

160
$D$4<=$F$4
Not Binding
840
$D$5

80
$D$5<=$F$5
Not Binding
620
$D$6

80
$D$6<=$F$6
Not Binding
270

Sensitivity Report



Variable Cells






Final
Reduced
Objective
Allowable
Allowable
Cell
Name
Value
Cost
Coefficient
Increase
Decrease
$B$1

80
0
3
0
3
$C$1

0
0
4
1E+30
0





Constraints






Final
Shadow
Constraint
Allowable
Allowable
Cell
Name
Value
Price
R.H. Side
Increase
Decrease
$D$3

240
1
240
810
1E+30
$D$4

160
0
1000
1E+30
840
$D$5

80
0
700
1E+30
620
$D$6

80
0
350
1E+30
270

The optimal value is given in the final value column of the target cell.
The amount of slack for each constraint which means there is a flexibility existing for example,
Removing 1 labor will affect the production. The sensitivity report shown above contain
Relevant information concerning the effect of changes to objective function coefficient.
Adjustable cells sections include the reduced cost and ranges of optimality for the objective
function coefficient. The constraint section gives the shadow prices and ranges of feasibility
for right hand side values(allowable increase or decrease)                


2. answer the following questions:
i). What are the decision variables?
The decision variables are: x1 = 80 &, x2 = 0.
                                   
ii). What is the maximum profit?        Z =  $80000

iii). If the objective function curve equals the curve for production function of copper and gold., what other decision variables are available?

 If this situation arises, there the will be multiple solutions to this problem. As such,
we would have an additional optimal solutions, and they are:
x1 = 0, &  x2=60                                
This gives us a maximum value of:  Z = 60*1500 = $90 000

iv). Find optimal solutions if the objective function changes by:
a). Maximize Z = 1000x1 + 4500x2
solutions:
b). Maximize Z = 1000x1 - 4500x2
x1 = 80, & x2 = 0
   Z = $80000
c). Maximize Z = 1000x1 + 500x2
x1 = 234.29, & x2 =-115.71
    Z = $755000
x1 = 234.29,& x2 =-115.71
     Z = $176428.6
a).
Copper  x1
Gold  x2
Profit
Limit
Decision variables
80.00
0.00
Objective function
1,000
4500
80000
Labor   (hrs)
3
4
240
<=
240
Ore (tonnes)
2
1
160
<=
1,000,000
Total  production
1
1
80
<=
700
Mix  production
1
-1
80
<=
350











b).
Copper  x1
Gold  x2
Profit
Limit
Decision variables
234.29
-115.71
Objective function
1,000
-4500
755000
Labor   (hrs)
3
4
240
<=
240
Ore (tonnes)
2
1
352.8571
<=
1,000,000
Total  production
1
1
118.5714
<=
700
Mix  production
1
-1
350
<=
350

c).
Copper  x1
Gold   x2
Profit
Limit
Decision variables
234.29
-115.71
Objective function
1,000
500
176428.6
Labor   (hrs)
3
4
240
<=
240
Ore (tonnes)
2
1
352.8571
<=
1,000,000
Total  production
1
1
118.5714
<=
700
Mix  production
1
-1
350
<=
350

There were no separate graphs drawn for the above objective functions because the inequalities are the same ones and only the objective functions changed. But they were solve using excel solver only.  As such there were some negative value generated by the excel solver. These were resulted when in the options section of solver, the “assume non-negative” option was not clicked. If it was click then it would give zero as a substitute of negative values. After all, the maximum values or maximum profits were given at the last row of objective function under the profit column for the above tables.

It was seen that, for different objective functions there were different decision variables being generated and consequently various maximum values were also generated. However, when solved graphically, the solution obtained cannot be changed even with the various objective functions because it must satisfy the given conditions, i.e. inequalities or the constraints. Therefore, no matter what, the graphical solution remains constant so only one graph was drawn. In order to satisfy this condition; x1, x2 ≥ 0, the negative values can be ignored and only the values from zero to positive values can be accepted. 

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