Linear Programming and Its Application Techniques in Optimizing Portfolio Selection of a Firm

Table 1

Investment areas, interest rates, and risk scores.

Investment	Interest rate (%)	Risk score (%)
Fixed deposit	10.0	1.7
Treasury bills	20.5	2.5
Crude oil	20.0	1.5
Mortgage	8.0	1.9
Construction	28.5	2.9
Cashew nuts	18.5	1.5
Forex trading	9.5	2.2