Constrained Optimisation maximize profit function subject to constraint using Lagrange's multiplier

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In this video we will solve a problem on constrained Optimisation.

maximise the following profit function:

π = 50x – 2x2– xy – 3y2 + 95y
St:

x + y = 25

Where x and y are the outputs of two products produced by the firm.

First we form Lagrangian function by first setting the constraint function equal to zero

25 — x — y = 0

The next step in creating the Lagrangian function is to multiply this form of the constraint function by the unknown artificial factor λ and then adding the result to the given original objective function. Thus combining the constraint and the objective function through Lagrangian multplier (λ) we have

L= 50x – 2x2 – xy – 3y2 + 95y + λ (25 — x — y)

Where L stands for the expression of Lagrangian function.

It can be seen that in this function there are three unknowns x, y and λ. Note that the solution that maximises Lagrangian function (L) will also maximise profit (λ) function:

For maximising L, we first find partial derivatives of Lwith respect to three unknown x, y and λ and then set them equal to zero. Thus

Lx = 50 – 4x – y –λ =0 …..(i)

Ly = – x – 6y + 95 — λ =0 …..(ii)

Lλ = x + y – 25 = 0 ….(iii)
Here Lx, Ly and Lλ are partial derivatives wrt x , y and λ

Note that the last equation (iii) is the constraint subject to which the original profit function has to be maximised. In fact, Lagrangian function is so constructed that the partial derivative of Lwith respect to λ (Lagrangian multiplier) always yields the original constraint function. Further, since the partial derivative of L with respect to λ is set equal to zero, it not only ensures that the constraint of the optimisation problem is fulfilled but also converts the Lagrangian function into original constrained profit maximisation problem so that the solution to both of them will yield the same result.

now, we solve the above system of three equations with three unknowns to find the optimal values of x and y by substracting the equation (ii) from equation (i)

– 45 – 3x + 5y = 0 ….(iv)

Xing equation (iii) by 3 and adding it to equation (iv) we have

– 45 – 3x + 5y =0

-75 + 3x + 3y =0/ -120 + 8y – =0

Thus, 8y = 120

y= 15

Substituting the value of y = 15 in the constraint function x + y = 25 we get x equal to 10.

The value of λ can be obtained by substituting the solved values of x and y in a partial derivative equation containing λ in the Lagrangian function. Thus, in our above example, the value of X can be obtained by substituting x = 10 and y = 15 in equation (ii) above

Thus, in the above equation (ii)

– x – 6y + 95 + λ =0

λ = x + 6y – 95

λ = 10 + 90 – 95

λ = 5

Here λ can be interpreted as marginal profit at the production level of 25 units. It shows if the firm is required to produce 24 units instead of 25 units, its profits will fall by 5. On the other hand, if firm were to produce 26 instead of 25 units, its profits will increase by about 5.
It is to be remembered that Lagrange technique maximises profits under a constraint. It does not solve unconstrained profit maximization.
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pedrocolangelo
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Thank you so much .... First time seeing this much clarity in understanding mathematical concepts in Economics

simmibelani
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Yes very clear even. Thank you so much

Rosey
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Hello sir, I'd like to ask why the derivative of lambda is multiplied by 3?

yakultghorL
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If value of lamda is -5 how will it affect further statements? Please correct it if possible

dikshagautam
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Sir last m lamra = -5 aa rha h
Then it means if we increase const. by one unit then profit decrease by 5 unit?

pankajsaini
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Great work sir keep up with the great job

kondwanibanda
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Umm isn't y = 60
120/2 = 60 not 15
And
-5- lambda= 0
=> Lambda = -5
Since lambda cannot be negative...ergo you made a mistake from y = 15

princess_bubblegum
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pls sir the lambda should be negative and not positive

godfredattaokyere
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value of Lambda is here - 5 itis not 5: Then how can we intre pret

roobiyakm
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Great!!
But, the value of lambda is -5, instead of +5

harshikaraj