One Basic Assumption of Linear Programming Is Non-Negativity

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Essay

One basic assumption of linear programming is non-negativity.What does this imply and how reasonable is this assumption?

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Rate

A predetermined rate used to allocate fixed overhead costs to cost objects, calculated at the beginning of a period based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead costs attributed to variations in production volume.

Gross Profit

The financial difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before other expenses are deducted.

Fixed Factory Overhead Rate

A predetermined rate used to allocate fixed overhead costs to produced goods based on a consistent basis, such as labor hours or machine hours.