1
GATE ME 2002
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A regression model is used to express a variable $$Y$$ as a function of another variable $$X.$$ this implies that
A
There is a causal relationship between $$Y$$ and $$X$$
B
A value of $$X$$ may be used to estimate a value of $$Y$$
C
Values of $$X$$ exactly determine values of $$Y$$
D
There is no causal relationship between $$Y$$ and $$X$$
2
GATE ME 2002
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
An item can be purchased for Rs.$$100.$$ The ordering cost is Rs.$$200$$ and the inventory carrying cost is $$10\% $$ of the item cost per annum. If the annual demand is 4000 units, the economic order quantity (in units) is
A
$$50$$
B
$$100$$
C
$$200$$
D
$$400$$
3
GATE ME 2002
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The supply at three sources is $$50, 40$$ and $$60$$ units respectively whilst the demand at the four destinations is $$20, 30, 10$$ and $$50$$ units. In solving this transportation problem
A
a dummy source of capacity $$40$$ units is needed
B
a dummy destination of capacity $$40$$ units is needed
C
no solution exists as the problem is infeasible
D
none solution exists as the problem is degenerate
4
GATE ME 2002
Subjective
+5
-0
A furniture manufacturer produces chairs and tables. The wood-working department is capable of producing $$200$$ chairs or $$100$$ tables or any proportionate combinations of these per week. The weekly demand for chairs and tables is limited to $$150$$ and $$80$$ units respectively. The profit from a chair is Rs.$$100$$ and that from a table is Rs.$$300.$$

$$(a)$$ Set up the problem as a Linear Program
$$(b)$$ Determine the optimum product mix for maximizing the profit.
$$(c)$$ What is the maximum profit?
$$(d)$$ If the profit of each table drops to Rs.200 per unit, what is the optimal mix and profit?