International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology
Volume 65 | Issue 6 | Year 2019 | Article Id. IJMTT-V65I6P508 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I6P508
The concept of Simplex algorithm is effectively and practically used in this work. A feature of Linear Programming is to allocate raw materials to striving variables (small bucket and big bucket) in a paint industry for the purpose of maximizing company’s profit. The analysis was implemented using MS Excel Solver (2007 version) and the result showed that 10 units of small bucket of paint, 0 unit of big bucket of paint should be produced independently in order to make a profit of N 7000.00. Thus, from the analysis, it was discovered that small bucket of paint only contribute objectively to the profit. So, more of small buckets of paint are needed to be produced and sold in order to maximize the company’s profit and at same time satisfying the customers’ needs.
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Stephen I. Okeke , Akpan, N.P, "Modelling Optimal Paint Production using Linear Programming," International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology (IJMTT), vol. 65, no. 6, pp. 47-53, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I6P508
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