The two positive numbers whose product is 300 and such that the sum of the first and four times the second is a minimum are 7.66 and 39.16
Let the two variables be x and y
If the product of the numbers is 300, hence
xy = 300
x = 300/y ........ 1
If the sum of the first and four times the second is a minimum, then;
P(x, y) = x + 4y .................. 2
Substitute equation 1 into equation 2:
P(x, y) = x + 4y
P(y) = 300/y + 4y
If this function is at mimimum, hence dP/dy = 0
dP/dy = -300/y² + 4 = 0
-300/y² + 4 = 0
-300 + 4y² = 0
4y² = 300
y² = 300/4
y²= 75
y = 7.66
Since xy = 300
x = 300/7.66
x = 39.16
Hence the two positive numbers whose product is 300 and such that the sum of the first and four times the second is a minimum are 7.66 and 39.16
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