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

question 14

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⁺ \(\le\)0

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