Math Help Forum: Optimization?

I'm new to multivariable calculus, so I'm wondering how do I find an X,Y,Z such that the equation below will give me the maximum number.

Area = (X/10)*(1+Y/100)*(1+Z/100)

and X+Y+Z=4000



Thanks

Originally Posted by TitaniumX

I'm new to multivariable calculus, so I'm wondering how do I find an X,Y,Z such that the equation below will give me the maximum number.

Area = (X/10)*(1+Y/100)*(1+Z/100)

and X+Y+Z=4000



Thanks

Have you learned the method of Lagrange Multipliers?

Originally Posted by mr fantastic

Have you learned the method of Lagrange Multipliers?

Not yet, unfortunately. I look forward to your reply. TIA.