Question:
A factory produces two products X and Y. The profit earned by selling X and Y is represented by the objective function \(Z=5x+7y,\) where x and y are the number of units of X and Y respectively sold. Which of the following statement is correct?
- A. The objective function maximizes the difference of the profit earned from products X and Y.
- B. The objective function measures the total production of products X and Y.
- C. The objective function maximizes the combined profit earned from selling X and Y.
- D. The objective function ensures the company produces more of product X than product Y.