When the poultry farmer runs his linear programming model, he discovers that his flock will consist entirely of Leghorn birds
. He studies his sensitivity report (copied below) and decides to write a constraint that requires two Cochin chickens to be selected. If the current optimal mix of breeds results in 160 eggs per week, which of the following statements is best?
Cell Name Final Value Reduced Cost Objective Coefficient Allowable Increase Allowable Decrease
$B$1 Leghorn 32 0 5 1E+30 2.1875
$C$1 Cochin 0 -2 2 3 1E+30
$D$1 Buff Orpington 0 -3.5 4.5 3.5 1E+30
A) The new weekly egg output will be 169.
B) The new weekly egg output will be 162.
C) The new weekly egg output will be 158.
D) The new weekly egg output will be 153.
Answer: D
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