The Ability to Solve Large Problems with the Simplex Method

question 43

Multiple Choice

The ability to solve large problems with the simplex method is limited primarily by:

• A)the number of decision variables
• B)the size of the parameters in the model
• C)the number of functional constraints
• D)the software package chosen
• E)None of the above

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