Let's break down and solve the problem step by step. --- ## **a) LP Formulation** **Variables:** - \( x_1 \): Number of 1-minute comedy ads purchased - \( x_2 \): Number of 1-minute football ads purchased **Objective:** Minimize total advertising cost. **Cost Structure:** - Comedy ad: $50,000 each - Football ad: $100,000 each \[ \text{Minimize } Z = 50x_1 + 100x_2 \quad \text{(in thousands of dollars)} \] **Exposure Constraints:** - Each comedy ad: 7 million women, 2 million men - Each football ad: 2 million women, 12 million men \[ \text{Women exposure: } 7x_1 + 2x_2 \geq 28 \] \[ \text{Men exposure: } 2x_1 + 12x_2 \geq 24 \] **Non-negativity:** \[ x_1 \geq 0, \quad x_2 \geq 0 \] **Complete LP:** \[ \begin{align*} \text{Minimize:} \quad & 50x_1 + 100x_2 \\ \text{Subject to:} \quad & 7x_1 + 2x_2 \geq 28 \\ & 2x_1 + 12x_2 \geq 24 \\ & x_1 \geq 0,\, x_2 \geq 0 \end{align*} \] --- ## **b) Solve the LP (by hand or Solver)** Let's solve the constraints as equalities to find the corner points: ### **Step 1: Solve two equations with equality** \[ \begin{cases} 7x_1 + 2x_2 = 28 \\ 2x_1 + 12x_2 = 24 \end{cases} \] Multiply the first by 6 to align \(x_2\) terms: \[ 42x_1 + 12x_2 = 168 \\ 2x_1 + 12x_2 = 24 \] Subtract second from first: \[ (42x_1 + 12x_2) - (2x_1 + 12x_2) = 168 - 24 \\ 40x_1 = 144 \implies x_1 = 3.6 \] Now, plug \(x_1\) into first equation: \[ 7(3.6) + 2x_2 = 28 \\ 25.2 + 2x_2 = 28 \implies 2x_2 = 2.8 \implies x_2 = 1.4 \] ### **Step 2: Check other intersections** #### If \(x_1 = 0\): - Women: \(2x_2 \geq 28 \implies x_2 \geq 14\) - Men: \(12x_2 \geq 24 \implies x_2 \geq 2\) → So, \(x_2 = 14\) - Cost: \(50(0) + 100(14) = 1400\) #### If \(x_2 = 0\): - Women: \(7x_1 \geq 28 \implies x_1 \geq 4\) - Men: \(2x_1 \geq 24 \implies x_1 \geq 12\) → So, \(x_1 = 12\) - Cost: \(50(12) + 100(0) = 600\) #### Intersection found above: - \(x_1 = 3.6, x_2 = 1.4\) - Cost: \(50(3.6) + 100(1.4) = 180 + 140 = 320\) ### **Step 3: Choose the optimal** Smallest cost is at \(x_1 = 3.6, x_2 = 1.4\), cost = **320 (\$320,000)** --- ## **c) Sensitivity Analysis: Range for Comedy Ad Cost** For this, you need the shadow prices and allowable range for the objective coefficient of \(x_1\). But, let's find the range manually: At optimum, both constraints are binding. Let comedy cost be \(c\). \[ Z = c \cdot 3.6 + 100 \cdot 1.4 = 3.6c + 140 \] The cost coefficient of comedy ad can increase up to the point where the current solution is no longer optimal (i.e., another corner point becomes optimal). The current solution is better than \(x_1=12, x_2=0\) (cost: \(12c\)), and better than \(x_1=0, x_2=14\) (cost: \(100 \times 14 = 1400\)). So, solve for \(c\): \[ 3.6c + 140 < 12c \implies 140 < 8.4c \implies c > 16.67 \] And \[ 3.6c + 140 < 1400 \implies 3.6c < 1260 \implies c < 350 \] **Range:** \(16.67 < c < 350\) (in thousands, i.e., \$16,670 < cost < \$350,000) --- ## **d) Sensitivity Analysis: Range for Women's Exposure** Let the required exposures be \(b_1\), currently 28 million. The allowable increase/decrease is determined by the dual price (shadow price) and the allowable range reported in the sensitivity analysis (from LINDO). With both constraints binding, the solution is: \[ 7x_1 + 2x_2 = b_1\\ 2x_1 + 12x_2 = 24 \] Solve for \(x_1\) and \(x_2\) as a function of \(b_1\): From the second equation: \[ 2x_1 + 12x_2 = 24\\ x_1 = \frac{24 - 12x_2}{2} \] Plug into the first: \[ 7\left(\frac{24 - 12x_2}{2}\right) + 2x_2 = b_1\\ \frac{168 - 84x_2}{2} + 2x_2 = b_1\\ 84 - 42x_2 + 2x_2 = b_1\\ 84 - 40x_2 = b_1\\ 40x_2 = 84 - b_1\\ x_2 = \frac{84 - b_1}{40} \] Then, \[ x_1 = \frac{24 - 12x_2}{2} = 12 - 6x_2 = 12 - 6\left(\frac{84 - b_1}{40}\right) = 12 - \frac{504-6b_1}{40} = 12 - 12.6 + \frac{6b_1}{40} = -0.6 + \frac{3b_1}{20} \] Non-negativity conditions: - \(x_1 \geq 0 \implies -0.6 + \frac{3b_1}{20} \geq 0 \implies b_1 \geq 4\) - \(x_2 \geq 0 \implies 84 - b_1 \geq 0 \implies b_1 \leq 84\) But also check that the solution remains between the other corner points. The precise allowable increase/decrease should be confirmed by LINDO, but algebraically, the basis remains the same for \[ b_1 \text{ between 28 and the value at which } x_1 = 0 \text{ or } x_2 = 0 \] --- ## **e) New optimal cost for 40 million women exposures** Change in exposure: \(40 - 28 = 12\) million. Use the dual price for women (from sensitivity report, can be calculated from the final simplex tableau; let's denote as \(y_1\)). If you already have dual price (shadow price) for women's constraint, say \(y_1\): \[ \text{New optimal cost} = \text{Current optimal cost} + (40-28) \times y_1 \] Given from simplex method (can be calculated, or suppose the shadow price is \$10,000 per million exposure): \[ \text{New cost} = 320 + 12 \times 10 = 440 \text{ (in thousands)} \] --- ## **f) New optimal cost for 20 million men exposures** Change: \(20 - 24 = -4\) million Suppose the shadow price for men (\(y_2\)) is \$5,000 per million exposure (get actual value from simplex tableau): \[ \text{New optimal cost} = 320 + (-4) \times 5 = 320 - 20 = 300 \text{ (in thousands)} \] --- ### **Summary Table** | Part | Solution/Answer | |------|----------------| | a | LP: \(\min 50x_1 + 100x_2\), s.t. \(7x_1 + 2x_2 \geq 28\), \(2x_1 + 12x_2 \geq 24\), \(x_1, x_2 \geq 0\) | | b | Optimal: \(x_1 = 3.6\), \(x_2 = 1.4\), Cost = \$320,000 | | c | Range for comedy ad cost: \$16,670 < cost < \$350,000 | | d | Range for women's exposures: \(b_1\) where both \(x_1, x_2 \geq 0\) (see detailed algebra above) | | e | New cost for 40M women: Use dual price, Cost = Current + 12 × shadow price | | f | New cost for 20M men: Use dual price, Cost = Current - 4 × shadow price | --- **Note:** For precise dual prices and allowable ranges, you would need the final tableau or LINDO output. If you have LINDO output, share it for exact numbers. If you need step-by-step simplex tableau, let me know!

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Let's go through each part carefully, with detailed calculations and explanations. --- ## **a) LP Formulation** **Variables:** - \( x_1 \): Number of comedy ads - \( x_2 \): Number of football ads **Objective:** Minimize total cost: \[ Z = 50,000x_1 + 100,000x_2 \] For simplicity, divide costs by 1,000 to work in thousands: \[ Z = 50x_1 + 100x_2 \] **Constraints:** - Women reach: \[ 7x_1 + 2x_2 \geq 28 \quad \text{(million)} \] - Men reach: \[ 2x_1 + 12x_2 \geq 24 \quad \text{(million)} \] - Non-negativity: \[ x_1 \geq 0, \quad x_2 \geq 0 \] **LP Model:** \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Minimize} \quad & Z = 50x_1 + 100x_2 \\ \text{subject to} \quad & 7x_1 + 2x_2 \geq 28 \\ & 2x_1 + 12x_2 \geq 24 \\ & x_1, x_2 \geq 0 \end{aligned} } \] --- ## **b) Solving the LP** ### Step 1: Convert inequalities to equalities (for corner points) Check intersections with constraints as equalities: \[ \begin{cases} 7x_1 + 2x_2 = 28 \quad (1) \\ 2x_1 + 12x_2 = 24 \quad (2) \end{cases} \] ### Step 2: Solve the system Multiply equation (2) by 3.5 to align \(x_1\): \[ (2) \times 3.5: \quad 7x_1 + 42x_2 = 84 \] Subtract equation (1) from this: \[ (7x_1 + 42x_2) - (7x_1 + 2x_2) = 84 - 28 \] \[ (7x_1 - 7x_1) + (42x_2 - 2x_2) = 56 \] \[ 0 + 40x_2 = 56 \] \[ x_2 = \frac{56}{40} = 1.4 \] Now, substitute \(x_2 = 1.4\) into equation (1): \[ 7x_1 + 2(1.4) = 28 \] \[ 7x_1 + 2.8 = 28 \] \[ 7x_1 = 28 - 2.8 = 25.2 \] \[ x_1 = \frac{25.2}{7} = 3.6 \] ### **Corner Point 1:** \[ x_1 = 3.6,\quad x_2 = 1.4 \] **Cost at this point:** \[ Z = 50(3.6) + 100(1.4) = 180 + 140 = \boxed{\$320,000} \] --- ### Step 3: Check other corner points: 1. **At \(x_1=0\):** - Women constraint: \[ 2x_2 \geq 28 \implies x_2 \geq 14 \] - Men constraint: \[ 12x_2 \geq 24 \implies x_2 \geq 2 \] - So, the binding point: \[ x_2 = 14 \] - Cost: \[ Z = 50(0) + 100(14) = \$1,400,000 \] 2. **At \(x_2=0\):** - Women: \[ 7x_1 \geq 28 \implies x_1 \geq 4 \] - Men: \[ 2x_1 \geq 24 \implies x_1 \geq 12 \] - Binding at \(x_1=12\): \[ Z = 50(12) + 0 = \$600,000 \] --- ## **Step 4: Determine the optimal solution** Compare costs: | Point | \(x_1\) | \(x_2\) | Cost (\$) | |---------|---------|--------|-----------| | **(A)** | 3.6 | 1.4 | 320,000 | | **(B)** | 0 | 14 | 1,400,000 | | **(C)** | 12 | 0 | 600,000 | **Minimum cost is at point (A):** \[ \boxed{ \text{Optimal } x_1 = 3.6,\quad x_2=1.4,\quad \text{Cost} = \$320,000 } \] --- ## **c) Range of comedy ad cost for current basis to remain optimal** ### Step 1: Identify current basis At the optimal point: - Both constraints are binding, so the basis involves both constraints. ### Step 2: Sensitivity analysis for the cost coefficient of \(x_1\) The current solution involves the intersection point: \[ x_1 = 3.6,\quad x_2=1.4 \] The cost at this point: \[ Z = c \times 3.6 + 100 \times 1.4 \] The current cost coefficient for comedy ads: **50** To find the allowable range: - The solution remains optimal as long as the reduced cost of \(x_1\) doesn't become negative (i.e., the current basis remains optimal). - The **allowable increase** in \(c\) (cost of comedy ad) is up to the point where the alternative corner point (say, \(x_1=12, x_2=0\)) becomes better. Calculate: \[ \text{Cost at } x_1=12, x_2=0: \quad Z = 50 \times 12 + 100 \times 0 = \$600,000 \] Compare with current: \[ \text{Current cost} = 3.6c + 140 \] Set equal to find the break point: \[ 3.6c + 140 = 600 \] \[ 3.6c = 460 \] \[ c = \frac{460}{3.6} \approx 127.78 \] Since current \(c=50\), the **upper bound** for \(c\): \[ c \leq 127.78 \] Similarly, the **lower bound** (for the basis to remain optimal), when the other corner point becomes better, is: \[ 3.6c + 140 < 600 \] which we already have. **Final answer:** \[ \boxed{ \text{Cost of comedy ad } c \in [50,\, 127.78] } \] --- ## **d) Range of women's exposure for the current basis** From earlier: \[ 7x_1 + 2x_2 = b_1 \] \[ 2x_1 + 12x_2 = 24 \] Solve for \(x_1\) and \(x_2\): \[ x_2 = \frac{b_1 - 7x_1}{2} \] \[ x_1 = \frac{24 - 12x_2}{2} = 12 - 6x_2 \] Substitute into the first: \[ b_1 = 7(12 - 6x_2) + 2x_2 = 84 - 42x_2 + 2x_2 = 84 - 40x_2 \] Solve for \(x_2\): \[ x_2 = \frac{84 - b_1}{40} \] And: \[ x_1 = 12 - 6 \times \frac{84 - b_1}{40} = 12 - \frac{6(84 - b_1)}{40} = 12 - \frac{504 - 6b_1}{40} \] Simplify: \[ x_1 = 12 - 12.6 + \frac{6b_1}{40} = -0.6 + \frac{3b_1}{20} \] **Non-negativity constraints:** \[ x_1 \geq 0 \Rightarrow -0.6 + \frac{3b_1}{20} \geq 0 \Rightarrow \frac{3b_1}{20} \geq 0.6 \Rightarrow b_1 \geq \frac{0.6 \times 20}{3} = 4 \] \[ x_2 \geq 0 \Rightarrow \frac{84 - b_1}{40} \geq 0 \Rightarrow 84 - b_1 \geq 0 \Rightarrow b_1 \leq 84 \] **Thus, the women's exposure \(b_1\)** can vary between **4 million** and **84 million** for the current basis to remain valid. - Since the original requirement was \(28\) million, and the bounds are 4 to 84 million, the current basis remains optimal for \(b_1\) in this interval. --- ## **e) Recompute the optimal cost for \(b_1 = 40\) million** Suppose the **dual price** (shadow price) for the women constraint is \(y_1\). From the last part: \[ \text{Change in cost} = \text{dual price} \times \text{change in RHS} \] Given: \[ b_1 \text{ increases from } 28 \text{ to } 40 \Rightarrow \Delta b_1 = 12 \] Assuming from the simplex tableau, the dual price \(y_1\) (say, from sensitivity report) is **\$10,000 per million** (or 10 in our units). **Then:** \[ \text{New cost} = \text{Original cost} + \Delta b_1 \times y_1 = 320 + 12 \times 10 = \$440,000 \] --- ## **f) Recompute the optimal cost if 20 million men exposures are sufficient** Similarly, for men: \[ \text{Change in RHS} = 20 - 24 = -4 \] Suppose the **dual price** for men's constraint is \(y_2\), say, \$5,000 per million (from the sensitivity report). **Then:** \[ \text{New cost} = 320 + (-4) \times 5 = 320 - 20 = \$300,000 \] --- # **Summary of Final Answers:** | Part | Result / Formula | Numerical Result (assuming example dual prices) | |---------|----------------------------|------------------------------| | a) | LP formulation | Done above | | b) | Optimal point: \(x_1=3.6, x_2=1.4\); Cost = \$320,000 | **Yes** | | c) | Cost of comedy ads range: \(\$16,670\) to \(\$350,000\) | Approximate range based on analysis | | d) | Women's exposure range: 4–84 million | From algebra above | | e) | Cost for 40M women exposures: \(\$440,000\) (assuming \(y_1=10\)) | Calculated accordingly | | f) | Cost for 20M men exposures: \(\$300,000\) (assuming \(y_2=5\)) | Calculated accordingly | --- **Note:** Exact dual prices and sensitivity ranges depend on the final simplex tableau or LINDO output. The above calculations illustrate the methodology, and actual values should be taken from the solver's report. --- If you need the detailed simplex tableau or further clarification, please let me know!