In Applying the Simplex Solution Procedure to a Maximization Problem

question 88

Multiple Choice

In applying the simplex solution procedure to a maximization problem to determine which variable enters the solution mix,

• A)pick the one with the largest positive C_j - Z_j.
• B)pick the one with the smallest C_j - Z_j.
• C)pick the one with the largest C_j.
• D)pick the one with the smallest Z_j.
• E)pick the smallest nonnegative number formed by dividing each amount in the quantity column by the appropriate column at the exiting variable.

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