A Difference Between Minimization and Maximization Problems Is That

question 32

Multiple Choice

A difference between minimization and maximization problems is that:

• A) minimization problems cannot be solved with the corner-point method.
• B) maximization problems often have unbounded regions.
• C) minimization problems often have unbounded regions.
• D) minimization problems cannot have shadow prices.
• E) minimization problems are more difficult to solve than maximization problems.

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