The Goal Programming Problem with the Objective Function Min P₁(d₁⁺)

question 19

Multiple Choice

The goal programming problem with the objective function min P₁(d₁⁺) +P₂(d₂−) is initially solved by the computer and the objective function value is 0. What constraint should be added for the second problem?

• A) d₁⁺ = 0
• B) d₁⁺ + d₂− = 0
• C) −d₁⁺ + d₂− = 0
• D) d₁⁺ ≤ 0

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