An Infeasible Solution Results When Solver Cannot Determine the Combination

question 66

Essay

An infeasible solution results when Solver cannot determine the combination of decision variables that satisfies all of the constraints. What are three ways you can troubleshoot this situation?

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, from maintenance to quality control.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated before the fiscal period begins based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production activity that quantifies the number of hours machines are run in the manufacturing process.

Job-Order Costing System

An accounting system that accumulates costs by individual jobs or orders, used in manufacturing and service environments where each job is distinct.