A Minimization Problem with Four Decision Variables, Two Greater-Than-Or-Equal-To Constraints

question 50

Multiple Choice

A minimization problem with four decision variables, two greater-than-or-equal-to constraints, and one equality constraint will have

• A) 2 surplus variables, 3 artificial variables, and 3 variables in the basis.
• B) 4 surplus variables, 2 artificial variables, and 4 variables in the basis.
• C) 3 surplus variables, 3 artificial variables, and 4 variables in the basis.
• D) 2 surplus variables, 2 artificial variables, and 3 variables in the basis.

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