ENGM 631 Optimization

Using Solver

Sec. 3.1Alt. Model

Max Z = 3X1 + 5X2

s.t.

X1 < 8,000

X2 < 6,000

3X1 + 4X2 < 36,000

X1 > 0

X2 > 0

To Add the solver Add-in, click on File/Options

In the options dialogue box, click on Add-ins

Highlight Solver, click ok

In Excel, give some thought to your layout

Enter parameters and logical equations

When ready to solve, enter solverClick on data/solver

Enter Cell where Profit is calculated

Enter Cells where variables are located

Click Add Constraints button

Enter Constraints, one at a time, then click add

Once objective, variables, and constraints are all added, click on solve button

Solver will find the optimal solution

Solution

Solver will find the optimal solution

Values for X1 and X2

Solver will find the optimal solution

How much of right hand side did we actually use?