Cj

Solution mix T
(Basic)

S1 S2

Quantity

Ratio

S1

100

50

S2

240

60

Zj

Cj - Zj

Solution mix T

S1

S2

Quantity

Ratio

0.5

0.5

50

100

S2

-2

40

40

Zj

3.5

3.5

350

Cj - Zj

1.5

-3.5 0

Cj

Cj

Solution mix T

S1

S2

Quantity

1.5

-0.5

30

-2

40

Zj

0.5

1.5

410

Cj - Zj

-0.5 -1.5

T = 30 C = 40 Max Z = 410
s1 = 0 s2 =0 (all resourceare fully utilized)
Shadow price : (Cj-Zj slack variable)
1 additional unit of resource 1, will increase total profit by $0.50
1 additional unit of resource 2, will increase total profit by $1.50