i) Latest start time is the last time that an activity can start and be completed on time without delaying subsequent activities.
ii) Earliest start time is the first time an activity can start immediately after the preceding activity
iii) Is the shifting of non-critical activities between earliest and latest starting times to reduce the maximum number of resource required assuming that units of resources are perfect substitutes
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ii) Describe the relationship between size and price.
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Required:
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Required:
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Required:
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- 5 litres grapefruit: 11/2 kg grape fruit, 11/2 kg of sugar, 1 ounces of citric acid and water
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The selling prices of the fruit juices per every 5 litre are:
Lemonade: Sh. 37.50
Grapefruit: Sh. 40.00
Orangeade: Sh. 42.50
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Required:
i) Formulate the linear programming problem
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