A Manager Wants to Ensure That He Does Not Exceed

question 24

Multiple Choice

A manager wants to ensure that he does not exceed his budget by more than $1000 in a goal programming problem. If the budget constraint is the third constraint in the goal programming problem which of the following formulas will best ensure that the manager's objective is met?

• A) MIN d₃⁺
• B) d₃− ≥ 1000
• C) d₃⁺ = 1000
• D) d₃⁺ ≤ 1000

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Definitions:

Lipotropins

Hormones produced by the pituitary gland that are involved in lipid metabolism, including the mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue.

Somatotropins

Hormones that stimulate growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. Also known as growth hormones.

Gonadotropins

Gonadotropins are a group of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulate the activity of the ovaries and testes, including follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Osmoreceptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in the osmotic pressure of bodily fluids, contributing to the regulation of body water balance.