An Intern Sets Up a Linear Program to Optimize the Use

question 7

Multiple Choice

An intern sets up a linear program to optimize the use of paper products in the men's washroom. The system of equations he develops is:
Max 2T + 3S + 4ST
S.t    3T + 6S ? 40
   10T + 10S ? 66
   10T + 15S ? 99
His mentor studies the model, frowns, and admonishes the intern for violating which of the following properties of linear programming models?

• A) Divisibility
• B) Proportionality
• C) Certainty
• D) Additivity

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