A Linear Programming Problem Contains a Restriction That Reads "The

question 69

Multiple Choice

A linear programming problem contains a restriction that reads "the quantity of S must be no less than one-fourth as large as T and U combined." Formulate this as a constraint ready for use in problem solving software.

• A) S / (T + U) ≥ 4
• B) S - .25T - .25U ≥ 0
• C) 4S ≤ T + U
• D) S ≥ 4T / 4U
• E) S × (T + U) ≤ 4

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