Step 1: Set up the constraints.
We are given a set of linear constraints and we need to maximize the objective function \( z = 3x + 5y \). We first graph the constraints and identify the feasible region.
Step 2: Check the corner points.
The maximum value of \( z \) occurs at one of the corner points of the feasible region. After evaluating the objective function at each corner point, we find that the maximum value of \( z \) is 36.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the maximum value of \( z \) is 36, corresponding to option (C).