Which of the Following Best Defines Decision Variables in an Optimization

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines decision variables in an optimization model?

• A) They are limitations, requirements, or other restrictions that are imposed on any solution.
• B) They are the quantities that the model seeks to maximize or minimize.
• C) They are quantities for which no feasible solutions exist.
• D) They are unknown values that the model seeks to determine.

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Health

The state of optimal functioning of the heart and blood vessels, contributing to overall health and the prevention of heart disease.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, a crucial indicator of cardiovascular health.

Cholesterol Levels

The amount of cholesterol present in the bloodstream, important for cell membrane structure but can contribute to heart disease when imbalanced.

Psychoactive Drug

Any substance that alters mood, perception, or thought; called a controlled substance if approved for medical use.