A Variable with a Final Value Equal to Its Simple

question 17

Multiple Choice

A variable with a final value equal to its simple lower or upper bound and a reduced cost of zero indicates that

• A) an alternate optimal solution exists.
• B) an error in formulation has been made.
• C) the right hand sides should be increased.
• D) the objective function needs new coefficients.

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Definitions:

Fractured Dens

A break in the dens, which is a bony projection off the second cervical vertebra, potentially affecting spinal stability and nerve function.

Spina Bifida

A birth defect where there is an incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord.

Vertebral Laminae

The vertebral laminae are flattened plates of bone originating from the pedicles of the vertebral arch, forming the posterior part of the vertebral foramen.

Coccyx

The coccyx, commonly known as the tailbone, is the small, triangular bone at the bottom of the spine, consisting of several fused vertebrae.