An Algorithm Which Uses Implicit Enumeration

question 12

Multiple Choice

An algorithm which uses implicit enumeration:

• A) is impractical 
• B) examines all possible solutions 
• C) does not guarantee that some of the solutions not examined could be optimal 
• D) excludes many possible solutions that guaranteed to be suboptimal

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Definitions:

Long-Run Scale

Refers to the time period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing companies to adjust all inputs in response to market conditions.

Short-Run

A period in which at least one input is fixed, limiting the firm's capacity to adjust to changes in demand or market conditions.

Positive Profits

Financial gains that are greater than zero, indicating a company's revenues exceed its costs and expenses.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the activity or volume of business, such as materials and labor.