Which Algorithm, Developed by George Dantzig and Utilized by Excel

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which algorithm, developed by George Dantzig and utilized by Excel Solver, is effective at investigating extreme points in an intelligent way to find the optimal solution to even very large linear programs?

• A)The ellipsoidal algorithm
• B)The complex algorithm
• C)The trial-and-error algorithm
• D)The simplex algorithm

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Definitions:

Quarterly Dividends

Quarterly dividends are dividends paid by a company to its shareholders on a quarterly basis, serving as a regular income stream for investors.

Geometric Average Return

The average rate of return per period on an investment, compounded over multiple periods, which is calculated by taking the nth root of the total returns, where n represents the number of periods.

Stock

An investment vehicle that denotes holding equity in a firm, granting the holder rights to a fraction of the company's assets and earnings.

Geometric Average

A method of calculating the average rate of return of a set of values that is compounded over time.