In a Nonlinear Problem, the Rate of Change of the Objective

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a nonlinear problem, the rate of change of the objective function with respect to the right-hand side of a constraint is given by the

• A)slope of the contour line.
• B)local optimum.
• C)Reducing gradient.
• D)Lagrangian multiplier.

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