(Diet Problem)Every gram of wheat provides 0.1 g of protein and 0.25 g of carbohydrates. The corresponding values for rice are 0.05 g and 0.5 g respectively.Wheat costs₹ 4 per/kg and rice ₹ 6 per/kg.The minimum daily requirements of protein and carbohydrates for an average child are 50 g and 200 g respectively.In what quantities should wheat and rice be mixed in the daily diet so as to provide the maximu, daily requirements of protein and carbohydrates at minimum cost?Frame an L.P.P and solve it graphically.

Answer

Minimum cost is ₹ 2.80 when x = 400 g and y = 200 g.