8.7 - Integer Solutions in Linear Programming
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Define linear programming in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about maximizing or minimizing within set boundaries.
What does the term 'constraints' mean in linear programming?
💡 Hint: Consider what limits decision-making in a problem.
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What is linear programming primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what goal LP aims to achieve.
Linear programming can guarantee integer solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider the requirements of practical applications.
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Consider a company that manufactures furniture with varying demand throughout the year. Create a linear programming model for this scenario, factoring in worker costs, production constraints, and storage.
💡 Hint: Be specific about how each variable interacts with the constraints.
Using a fractional hiring scenario (e.g., hiring 10.5 workers), demonstrate how rounding could impact the overall production costs for a month.
💡 Hint: Factor in potential demand shifts due to rounding.
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