Which of the Following Is Not True About Slack Variables

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about slack variables in a simplex tableau?

• A)They are used to convert ≤ constraint inequalities to equations.
• B)They represent unused resources.
• C)They require the addition of an artificial variable.
• D)They may represent machine time,labor hours,or warehouse space.
• E)They yield no profit.

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Equalize

The process of making things equal or balanced, often in terms of distribution or allocation.

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Cycle Time

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