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:

Policy Areas

Specific domains or sectors in which government or organizations establish and implement rules and regulations, such as health, education, and environment.

Congressional District Lines

The geographical boundaries that define the constituencies represented by members in the House of Representatives.

State Legislature

The legislative branch of state government, responsible for making and passing laws within that state.

Nonpartisan Panel

A committee or group that does not show allegiance to any political party and aims to make decisions based on objective criteria rather than party lines.