formulate a linear program Vince Oliver plans to invest P 30,000 in municipal bonds, savings bonds, and treasury bills. He wishes to invest a minimum of P 5,000 in each of the three. If the interest rates are 12% for municipal bonds, 8% for savings bonds, and 10% for treasury bills, how much should he invest in each?

formulate a linear program Vince Oliver plans to invest P 30,000 in municipal bonds, savings bonds, and treasury bills. He wishes to invest a minimum of P 5,000 in each of the three. If the interest rates are 12% for municipal bonds, 8% for savings bonds, and 10% for treasury bills, how much should he invest in each?

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