Linear Programming Project Version 1

Project: Linear programming can be used to determine how to allocate limited resources in
order to obtain an optimal outcome. Your assignment is to optimize a company’s
objective of maximizing profit or minimizing cost. Use “All-In-One” workbook (pg 50,
Lesson 3.4) as an example for this project.

Date Due: TBA

Grading: This project will be have a grading weight of approximately one standard test (+/- 10
% of your semester grade)
There will be a check point for the project content. Points will be deducted for any
missing items during check points.

Project Content

The following must be contained in your project.

A. An introductory paragraph, describing the mathematical topic (Ca. Standards) used in
working with the project. Indicate the outcome you are trying to optimize.
B. Identify variables and quantities it represents
C. Create a table with relationships that involve the variables identified
D. Provide constraints and label the objective function objective function
E. Provide the feasible region (on graph paper)
F. Determine and meet the objective and provide calculated evidence
G. A one paragraph reflective essay that describes your experience with this project.

Problem:

Flowers Unlimited has two spring floral arrangements, the Easter Bouquet and the Spring
Bouquet. The Easter Bouquet requires 10 jonquils and 20 daises and produces a profit of $1.50.
The spring Bouquet requires 5 jonquils and 20 daises and yields a profit of $1. How many of each
type of arrangement should the florist make to maximize the profit if 120 jonquils and 300 daises
are available? (Assume that all bouquets will be sold)
Scoring Rubric

A = 10 B=8 D=6 F=5

 Report is attractive and well  Report is reasonably attractive  Report is not  Display is sloppy and
organized. and organized. attractive and is poorly organized
Project weakly
Content organized;
 All items in project content  All items in project content  Unclear of the project
provided provided goal
 Missing items in
project content
 Paragraph/essays well  Paragraph/essays well
organized organized
 Objective
function has
 Objective function has been met  Objective function has been met been met
 The project demonstrates a  The project demonstrates a  The project  The project
strong link to a stated strong link to a stated demonstrates a demonstrates little or
Mathematical mathematical topic; mathematical topic; poor link to the no link to the
Emphasis mathematical mathematical topic
topic
 It is clear what mathematical  It is clear what mathematical
topic is behind the project; topic is behind the project;  Demonstrates little or
demonstrates a good demonstrates a good no understanding of
understanding of the understanding of the the mathematics
mathematics involved. mathematics involved. involved