Consider the Constraint ​

question 88

Multiple Choice

Consider the constraint ​
X₃ + X₄ + X₅ + X₆ + X₇ ≥ 27
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Representing Air Express' Monday minimum worker requirement. Why was a "≥" used versus an "="?

• A) The "≥" is needed to accommodate workers held over from Sunday.
• B) Solver only accepts "≥" constraints.
• C) The "≥" is less restrictive.
• D) The "=" will always produce an infeasible constraint.

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