In Solving a Linear Programming Minimization Problem Using the Simplex

question 12

Multiple Choice

In solving a linear programming minimization problem using the simplex method,

• A)every time an artificial variable is added,a surplus variable must also be added.
• B)every time an artificial variable is added,a surplus variable must be subtracted.
• C)every time a surplus variable is added,an artificial variable must be added.
• D)every time a surplus variable is added,an artificial variable must be subtracted.
• E)every time a surplus variable is subtracted,an artificial variable must be added.

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