Given an Objective Function Value of 150 and a Shadow

question 25

Multiple Choice

Given an objective function value of 150 and a shadow price for resource 1 of 5, if 10 more units of resource 1 are added (assuming the allowable increase is greater than 10) , what is the impact on the objective function value?

• A) increase of 50
• B) increase of unknown amount
• C) decrease of 50
• D) increase of 10

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Definitions:

Cost Of The Resource

The total financial investment required to acquire, maintain, and operate a resource over its useful life.

Depletion

The allocation of the cost of natural resources over their useful life, reflecting the consumption of the resource.

Metal Ores

Naturally occurring minerals from which metals can be extracted economically.

Amortization

Amortization refers to the process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an asset over a period.