Ira Wax Solved an Integer Linear Programming Problem by Setting

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Essay

Ira Wax solved an integer linear programming problem by setting up a linear programming model without the integer constraints and rounding the solution.List the possible problems with this approach.

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Definitions:

Hemostasis

Hemostasis is the physiological process by which bleeding ceases, involving blood vessel constriction, platelet plug formation, and blood clotting.

Prothrombin

A plasma protein that is converted into thrombin during the blood clotting process, playing a critical role in hemostasis.

Thrombin

An enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.

Hematocrit

Hematocrit is a blood test measure that indicates the proportion of red blood cells to the total blood volume, expressed as a percentage.