As Long as the Slope of the Objective Function Stays

question 3

Multiple Choice

As long as the slope of the objective function stays between the slopes of the binding constraints

• A) the value of the objective function won't change.
• B) there will be alternative optimal solutions.
• C) the values of the dual variables won't change.
• D) there will be no slack in the solution.

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