How Many Basic Variables Are There in a Linear Programming

question 18

Multiple Choice

How many basic variables are there in a linear programming model which has n variables and m constraints?

• A)n
• B)m
• C)n + m
• D)n - m

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Definitions:

Scenario Forecasting

A planning technique involving the analysis of future conditions by considering alternative possible outcomes or scenarios, typically to aid in decision-making.

Pessimistic Scenarios

Situations that are imagined or forecasted, based on negative outcomes or the worst possible circumstances.

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A statistical method used to understand and quantify the relationship between two quantitative variables, typically involving one independent variable and one dependent variable.

Independent Variable

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