The Number -2 in the X₂ Column and X₁ Row

question 56

Multiple Choice

The number -2 in the X₂ column and X₁ row of a simplex tableau implies that

• A)if 1 unit of X₂ is added to the solution,X₁ will decrease by 2.
• B)if 1 unit of X₁ is added to the solution,X₂ will decrease by 2.
• C)if 1 unit of X₂ is added to the solution,X₁ will increase by 2.
• D)if 1 unit of X₁ is added to the solution,X₂ will increase by 2.
• E)None of the above

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