The Solution to an LP Problem Is Degenerate If

question 64

Multiple Choice

The solution to an LP problem is degenerate if

• A) the right hand sides of any of the constraints have an allowable increase or allowable decrease of zero.
• B) the shadow prices of any of the constraints have an allowable increase or allowable decrease of infinity.
• C) the objective coefficients of any of the variables have an allowable increase or allowable decrease of zero.
• D) the shadow prices of any of the constraints have an allowable increase or allowable decrease of zero.

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