A Linear Programming Problem Contains a Restriction That Reads "The

question 57

Multiple Choice

A linear programming problem contains a restriction that reads "the quantity of Q must be no larger than the sum of R, S, and T." Formulate this as a constraint ready for use in problem solving software.

• A) Q + R + S + T ≤ 4
• B) Q ≥ R + S + T
• C) Q - R - S - T ≤ 0
• D) Q / (R + S + T) ≤ 0
• E) none of the above

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