Because Surplus Variables Represent the Amount by Which the Solution

question 27

True/False

Because surplus variables represent the amount by which the solution exceeds a minimum target,they are given positive coefficients in the objective function.

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Definitions:

Linear Programming

A mathematical method for determining a way to achieve the best outcome in a given mathematical model for some list of requirements represented as linear relationships.

Sensitivity Analysis

A method used to predict the outcome of a decision under various scenarios by changing one or more variables while keeping others constant.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are likely to vary or change; can be quantitative or qualitative in research and statistical analysis.

Shadow Price

A theoretical price representing the cost or benefit of having one additional unit of a particular resource in a constraint optimization problem.