What combination of a and b will yield the optimum for this problem? Maximize $6a + $15b, subject to (1) 4a + 2b ≤ 16 and (2) 5a + 2b ≤ 20 and (3) a, b ≥ 0.
A) a = 0, b = 0
B) a = 3, b = 3
C) a = 0, b = 6
D) a = 6, b = 0
E) a = 0, b = 8

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The Answer of What combination of a and b will yield the optimum for this problem? Maximize $6a + $15b, subject to (1) 4a + 2b ≤ 16 and (2) 5a + 2b ≤ 20 and (3) a, b ≥ 0.
A) a = 0, b = 0
B) a = 3, b = 3
C) a = 0, b = 6
D) a = 6, b = 0
E) a = 0, b = 8

What Combination of a and B Will Yield the Optimum