The Objective Function for an Optimization Problem Is: Max 5x

question 38

Multiple Choice

The objective function for an optimization problem is: Max 5x - 3y, with one of the constraints being x, y ≥ 0 and y integer. x and y are the only decisions variables. This is an example of a(n) _____.

• A) all-integer linear program
• B) mixed-integer linear program
• C) LP relaxation of the integer linear program
• D) binary integer linear program

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