A Production Optimization Problem Has 4 Decision Variables and a Requirement

question 14

Multiple Choice

A production optimization problem has 4 decision variables and a requirement that at least b₁ units of material 1 are consumed. Which of the following constraints reflects this fact?

• A)f(X₁, X₂, X₃, X₄) \(\ge\) b₁
• B)f(X₁, X₂, X₃, X₄) \(\le\) b₁
• C)f(X₁, X₂, X₃, X₄) = b₁
• D)f(X₁, X₂, X₃, X₄) \(\neq\) b₁

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