Consider the solution to the problem: maximise 24-z-2-(z-y)² subject to the constraint z+y≤ 3. a) Is it true or false to say the constraint will bind? b) What is the value of x? Please enter an integer or fraction rather than a decimal. c) What is the value of the Lagrangian multiplier on the constraint? Give answer in fraction form

Consider the solution to the problem: maximise 24-z-2-(z-y)² subject to the constraint z+y≤ 3. a) Is it true or false to say the constraint will bind? b) What is the value of x? Please enter an integer or fraction rather than a decimal. c) What is the value of the Lagrangian multiplier on the constraint? Give answer in fraction form

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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